Salem Witch Trials
Who did the trials take place with?
The Puritans.
What was the puritans religion?
Purified Church of England.
Who married Pocahontas?
John ralph.
Did the Puritans have Problems with the natives and why?
Yes, because they did not tolerate other religions.
What was the first English settlement?
James Town.
Why were only 20 executed?
Others accused would sell out 2 other "witches" and be shunned but would not be executed.
True or false
The Salem witch trials took place with the puritans
True
Who introduced tobacco?
John Ralph.
How did the natives help the pilgrims?
They showed the Pilgrims how to fish and farm to survive the winter.
What Disney movie is based on James town? (Not very realistic)
Pocahontas.
Why did the Puritans believe the girls were witches?
Their religion was very strict and the belief of witches had been brought up leading them to believe they were witches.
Why did the Puritans leave for the New World?
Puritans Left for the new world to purify the church.
What was the winter after John Smith left called?
The starving time.
What colony had the most peaceful relationship with the natives?
The pilgrims.
How many Original Colonies were there?
13
What are the 4 theories about what could have caused the Witch Trials?
1) Fungus
2) Strick rules
3) Jealousy
4) Religious beliefs
Who was the original leader of the Puritans?
John Winthrop.
What is John Smith most known for?
He came to James Town and took leadership using the quote "he who works not eat not"
Why did the natives help the pilgrims?
They were kind to the natives and did not fight or raid the tribes.
Why do we study the pilgrims
They had the first constitution (mayflower compact) and the first thanksgiving.
How many people were executed and accused during the Salem Witch Trial?
About 20 people were executed and 200 accused.
What year did the Puritans settle?
1630.
What year did John Smith leave James Town?
1610.
What tribe did James Town interact with?
Powatans.
What event could be considered the event that led to the Revolutionary War?
Bacons Rebellion.