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Witchcraft Trials of Sale

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What was the primary factor that led to the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts?

Strained relations between villagers and battles with Native American neighbors

The harsh winter of 1692

Paranoia about the supernatural and misdirected religious fervor (correct)

Severe starvation and disease

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 (correct)

They believed that witches were ordinary members of the community

They believed that witches were healers and spiritual guides

They believed that witches were innocent victims of misinterpretations

What was the role of the justice system in the Salem witch trials?

It emphasized fair and impartial trials

It sought to uncover the truth through thorough investigations

It valued repentance over truth (correct)

It prioritized the protection of the accused individuals

What was the initial diagnosis for the unusual behavior of the two young girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams?

Being under 'an evil hand' Signup and view all the answers

Who were the three women accused of tormenting the afflicted girls?

Sarah Good, Sarah Osbourne, and Tituba Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Sarah Osbourne?

She died in prison Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Sarah Good's 4 year old daughter?

She was imprisoned and gave testimony against her mother Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Tituba?

She was held in custody until May, and then released Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary type of evidence accepted by the court?

Spectral evidence Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of people executed by the spring of 1693?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What action did the governor of Massachusetts colony take when his own wife was accused?

He suspended the trials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary lesson learned from the Salem Witch Trials?

The dangers of groupthink and scapegoating Signup and view all the answers