12 Questions
What was the primary factor that led to the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts?
Paranoia about the supernatural and misdirected religious fervor
What did the Puritans believe about the witches in Salem?
They believed that witches were human agents of the Devil who caused havoc in the world
What was the role of the justice system in the Salem witch trials?
It valued repentance over truth
What was the initial diagnosis for the unusual behavior of the two young girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams?
Being under 'an evil hand'
Who were the three women accused of tormenting the afflicted girls?
Sarah Good, Sarah Osbourne, and Tituba
What was the fate of Sarah Osbourne?
She died in prison
What was the fate of Sarah Good's 4 year old daughter?
She was imprisoned and gave testimony against her mother
What was the fate of Tituba?
She was held in custody until May, and then released
What was the primary type of evidence accepted by the court?
Spectral evidence
What was the total number of people executed by the spring of 1693?
20
What action did the governor of Massachusetts colony take when his own wife was accused?
He suspended the trials
What is the primary lesson learned from the Salem Witch Trials?
The dangers of groupthink and scapegoating
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