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In History / Middle School | 2014-08-13

Why were 19 young women executed in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts?

Asked by Jett

Answer (3)

They were accused of witchcraft. Many people back in those days feared it. However, anyone could accuse someone of witchcraft in those days without evidence. Some were accused because others had a grudge against them. Some people thought that because some of the women were convulsing or acting out of the ordinary that they must have been involved in witchcraft. Punishment was carried out to discourage others from getting involved in the wicked religion so to speak.

Answered by ampritchard | 2024-06-10

the salem witch burnings. the people of the town believed they were witches so they burned them at the stake.

Answered by evyn | 2024-06-10

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 resulted in the execution of 19 individuals accused of witchcraft, driven by fear and mass hysteria in Puritan Salem Village, Massachusetts. This dark chapter in history was marked by social tensions and unfounded accusations rooted in strict religious beliefs. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of isolationism and the importance of due process.
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Answered by ampritchard | 2024-11-06

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