People and beliefs
Who was the girl that was killed on June 10th, 1962?
Bridget Bishop
In what years did the Salem Witch Trials occur?
1692-1693
What was the reason for the people being accused?
They were thought to be doing witchcraft.
What judge admitted he made and error and felt guilty for his role in the trials?
Samuel Sewall
How many people died during the Salem Witch Trials?
19
Who was the girl who was accused and admitted to her and her friends committing witchcraft?
Tituba
In what month did the trials begin?
February of 1692
Why did people want someone and something to blame for the towns misfortunes?
The town was poor, and they wanted a reason.
In what year were the trials declared unlawful?
1702
How were the victims killed?
By hanging
What was the name of the ex-minister who was executed?
George Burroughs
On what day were the last people executed from the Salem Witch Trials?
September 22, 1692
Why could the trials not be stopped sooner?
There was no way to disprove an accusation, so people just kept accusing people to try to free themselves.
How much money was paid to the victims‘ families after the trials?
£600
How many men were killed during the trials?
5
Who were the first girls to accuse other girls of witchcraft.
Abigail Williams and Betty Paris
How many years after the trials was the supposed “last witch” killed?
Why was there very little political guidance in Salem?
It was a small facility.
What did the state of Massachusetts declare a day for the tragedies the resulted from the trials?
A day for fasting and contemplation
About how many people were accused of witchcraft during the trials?
More than 200
What religion was the main religion in Salem?
Puritans
In what year did Salem change its name to Danvers to try to get rid of the mad thoughts of the village?
1752
Why were families beginning to split up?
The families had differing thoughts on the new pastor of the town.
What did the state of Massachusetts do in 1957?
Formally apologized for the trials
Why did people confess to committing witchcraft?
They were tortured so badly