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What was the primary factor that led to the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts?
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?
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?
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?
What was the initial diagnosis for the unusual behavior of the two young girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams?
Who were the three women accused of tormenting the afflicted girls?
Who were the three women accused of tormenting the afflicted girls?
What was the fate of Sarah Osbourne?
What was the fate of Sarah Osbourne?
What was the fate of Sarah Good's 4 year old daughter?
What was the fate of Sarah Good's 4 year old daughter?
What was the fate of Tituba?
What was the fate of Tituba?
What was the primary type of evidence accepted by the court?
What was the primary type of evidence accepted by the court?
What was the total number of people executed by the spring of 1693?
What was the total number of people executed by the spring of 1693?
What action did the governor of Massachusetts colony take when his own wife was accused?
What action did the governor of Massachusetts colony take when his own wife was accused?
What is the primary lesson learned from the Salem Witch Trials?
What is the primary lesson learned from the Salem Witch Trials?
