Salem Witch Trials Documentary

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What year did the Salem Witch Trials take place?

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1692

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What event initiated the Puritan inquisition in Salem?

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A young girl pretended to be afflicted, with fits and convulsions.

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Were witches burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials?

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No.

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What was the age of the youngest person accused during the Salem Witch Trials?

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4 years old.

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Who was Tituba in the context of the Salem Witch Trials?

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She was the first person to be accused of being a witch.

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What was the primary religion of the community involved in the Salem Witch Trials?

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Puritanism.

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What was the societal impact of the Salem Witch Trials on the community?

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It created fear, distrust, and division among the community members.

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What was the legal outcome for most accused witches during the Salem Witch Trials?

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Many were imprisoned, but few were executed.

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What role did spectral evidence play in the Salem Witch Trials?

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It was used as a form of evidence based on the testimony of the afflicted.

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How did the Salem Witch Trials end?

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They ended when the Governor of Massachusetts disbanded the court and prohibited further trials.