SALEM WITCH TRIALS
The Salem witch trials began with
the accusation of people in Salem
of being witches. But the concept
of witchcraft started far before
these trials and false accusations
occurred. In the early Christian
centuries, the church was
relatively tolerant of magical
practices. Those who were proved to
have engaged in witchcraft were
required only to do penance. But in
the late Middle Ages (13th century
to 14th century) opposition to
alleged witchcraft hardened as a
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…on a
person till they died. Cory died
two days later, crushed.
25 lives were taken during these
Salem trials. 19 "witches" were
hung at Gallows hill. One was
tortured to death by pressing. And
five others died in prison,
including an infant.
The Salem witch trials were mainly
caused by these two girls
imagination. But, as already stated
in this report, other events led up
to the dilemma and hysteria found
in the Salem witch trials.
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