Witch Trials
When did the Witch Trials occur?
16th and 17 century
What boat did the Pilgrims use to cross the water to the new land?
The Mayflower
How were the New England colonies relationships with the Native Americans at first?
The relationship was friendly at first.
How was the land like when the Pilgrims settled on the land?
Poor farmland, Harsh climates, and plenty of forests.
How many colonies did the Pilgrims spread their religion to?
13
How did the Salem Witch Trials start?
Humans believed that certain people possessed unnatural, and magical powers.
How long did the First Thanksgiving last?
3 days
What caused many Native Americans to die?
Disease
What two things were most of New England's industry?
Shipping and ship building
What was the first Pilgrims self governing act in America?
Mayflower compact
How many people were imprisoned or executed for Witchcraft?
Imprisoned- 150 people
Executed- 19 people
What did the Indians and Pilgrims come together to celebrate?
Successful harvest and friendships
Do the Native Americans and Europeans trade with each other?
Yes
What are two examples of crops that Pilgrims grew?
Indian corn, beans, and squash
Did the Pilgrims want their own right to believe in their own religion?
Yes
When did the Witch hunts end?
November 1692
What were the Indians called?
Wampanoag
What is the name of the war that disease cause?
Indian War
What was the government mostly for the New England colonies?
Theocratic
What religion were the Pilgrims?
Protestant Christian group
When did the Witch hunts began?
February 1692
What year was the holiday established?
1863
Pequot
Who were mostly the head of the Colonies?
Puritan leaders and religious figures
Who made the Pilgrims believe the religion of the Church of England?
King James 1