Who Were the Accused Witches of Salem?: And Other Questions about the Witchcraft Trials (Six Questions of American History)

In June 1692, a jury in Salem, Massachusetts, found Bridget Bishop guilty of performing witchcraft. The only evidence against her was villagers' testimony. As punishment she was publicly hanged. Meanwhile, local girls had been behaving oddly for months. They cried out of being pinched or choked by a witch's spirit. The girls accused neighbors, outcasts, and respected community members of tormenting them. As fear spread through Salem, jails filled with the accused. In the end, nineteen people were hanged for witchcraft in one of the darkest moments in U.S. history. But what led to this terrifying event? Who was likely to be accused? Why did the witchcraft fever finally come to an end? Discover the facts about the Salem Witchcraft Trials and the mark they left on the U.S. justice system. Explores what primed Salem for its witchcraft fever, the key people in the drama, and the events of the Salem witch trials that led to the execution of 19 innocent people Trouble brewing Salem bewitched Questioning the accused On trial So that no more innocent blood be shed After the trials. Answers frequently asked questions about the Salem Witch Trials, which left a mark on the United States justice system Geschiedenis van de heksenprocessen van Salem, Massachusetts