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Praxis II Citizenship

Category - US History

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What compelled Arthur Miller to write about the Salem witch trials?
  1. His forefathers’ participation in the trials.
  2. His views on the women’s movement and the oppression of women.
  3. His work in the civil rights movement.
  4. His experience testifying to the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
Explanation
Answer: D - Arthur Miller wrote about the Salem witch trials after being forced to testify to the House Committee on Un-American Activities, where he was accused of communist ties. The “Red Scare” of the 1950s, led by Congressman Joseph McCarthy, turned into a communist “witch hunt,” which inspired Miller’s play. He based the story on the actual historical record of the events, using the real names of the accused and their accusers.
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