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?

<p>Being under 'an evil hand' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sarah Good, Sarah Osbourne, and Tituba (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Sarah Osbourne?

<p>She died in prison (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>She was imprisoned and gave testimony against her mother (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Tituba?

<p>She was held in custody until May, and then released (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spectral evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>20 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He suspended the trials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The dangers of groupthink and scapegoating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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