The Salem Witch Trials were one of the darkest events in American history. It shows what happens when people let their imaginations get the best of them. I discover what lead to them and debunk one theory as to what caused them.

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Christ-Doane, R. (2023, May 17). Debunking the “moldy bread” theory. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from Salem Witch Museum website: https://salemwitchmuseum.com/2023/05/17/debunking-the-moldy-bread-theory/

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Yuko, E. (2023, September 26). Salem witch trials: What caused the hysteria? | HISTORY. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/salem-witch-trials-hysteria-factors

Some of the most popular sites at Washington, D.C are the Washington monument, the Lincoln memorial and the Smithsonian. These sites are symbols of America. They have become icons through the years. Join me as I journey into the history of these sites

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Bigler, P. (2018). Lincoln Memorial | monument, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lincoln-Memorial-monument-Washington-DC

National Park Service. (2016). Memorial features - Thomas Jefferson Memorial (U.S. National Park Service). Retrieved September 25, 2026, from Nps.gov website: https://www.nps.gov/thje/learn/historyculture/memorialfeatures.htm

National Park service. (2017). History & culture - Washington monument (U.S. National Park Service). Retrieved September 25, 2026, from Nps.gov website: https://www.nps.gov/wamo/learn/historyculture/index.htm

Park archives: Lincoln Memorial. (2022). Retrieved September 25, 2026, from Npshistory.com website: https://npshistory.com/publications/linc/index.htm

Washington, D.C is a unique city. It is our capital but, it doesn't lie in any state. It has faced much hardship but it bounced back. Join me as I discuss the history of our nation's capital

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History of Washington DC – origins, growth, and legacy. (2026). Retrieved September 18, 2026, from Hotel Washington website: https://www.thehotelwashington.com/washington-dc-travel-guide/history-of-washington-dc

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