THE BLUE LAWS OF CONNECTICUT (1672)

If you think that
the laws of
Massachusetts
were strict at this time,
just wait until you read
the rules that the people
of Connecticut
had to live under.
Answer the following
questions in your notebook.

1. Compare the rights
of children under
Connecticut Law and
Massachusetts Law.

Which state would you
rather live in and give
at least 3 specific reasons
why.

2. Think about this question
while you are reading
the play.

Why would Abigail Williams
be afraid of accusations
John Proctor makes
against her in Act III
of the play?

You might want to print
a copy of these laws
to refer to while reading
the play.