Ergot Poisoning

Watch this video about Ergot Poising and the Salem Witch Trials. As you watch, think about whether or not you think that these girls were victims of food poisoning or that they were involved in a teenage girl prank that grew out of control.  

Scholastic - Action Magazine: What happened in Salem? from Blue Seat Studios on Vimeo.

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