Cases
Who was the first person accused of being a witch?
Bridget Bishop
When did the Salem Witch Trials begin?
February of 1692
Why did the Governor first interfere with the Trials?
There was a growing sense of doubt and mistrust among the people.
Where did the Trials take place?
Salem, Massachusetts
Who was pressed to death by stones?
Giles Corey
When did the Trials end?
May of 1693
What happened to the people in prison once the Trials were put to an end?
The Governor let them out of prison.
How many times was Bridget Bishop married?
3 times
How was Bridget Bishop punished?
She was hung
When were the dogs accused?
October of 1692
Did people still continue to believe in witches when the Trials ended?
Yes, people still believed in witches and witchcraft.
Why were dogs accused?
The devil was believed to come in the form of a dog and they were believed to be familiars.
How many dogs were killed in the Salem Witch Trials?
2 dogs
When was Bridget Bishop hung?
June 10 1692
Why did the Governor officially end the Trials?
The Governor and his wife were accused.
What are familiars?
They are helpers of witches.
Why was Bridget Bishop and Giles Corey accused?
She wore bold clothing, was married multiple times and had strange behaviors. Giles behaved strangely and was a known criminal.
When was Giles Corey pressed to death by stones?
September 19 of 1692
What was the name of the Governor that ended the Trials?
Sir William Phips
What was Giles Corey's wife's name?
Martha