Accusations and Trials during the Salem Witch Trials

What were the Salem Witch Trials?

• A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of sorcery in modern-day Massachusetts.

• A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of practicing black magic in colonial Massachusetts.

• A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Virginia.

• A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts.

When did the Salem Witch Trials take place?

• 1692

• 1848

• 1620

• 1776

Where did the Salem Witch Trials occur?

• Salem, Massachusetts

• Salem, Connecticut

• Salem, New Hampshire

• Salem, Oregon

Who were the primary accusers during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Town officials

• Elderly women

• Young girls

• Native Americans

What were the main reasons for accusations during the Salem Witch Trials?

• supernatural powers, political rivalries, and economic disputes

• cultural differences, legal disputes, and family feuds

• religious beliefs, social tensions, and personal conflicts

• superstitions, environmental factors, and psychological disorders

How many people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials?

• 20

• 100

• 50

• 10

What was the punishment for being found guilty of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?

• death by hanging

• public humiliation

• imprisonment for life

• burned at the stake

Who was the first person to be accused and executed during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Bridget Bishop

• Tituba

• Rebecca Nurse

• Sarah Good

What eventually led to the end of the Salem Witch Trials?

• Loss of public support and credibility

• Lack of evidence and proof

• Discovery of a cure for witchcraft

• Intervention by the British government

What impact did the Salem Witch Trials have on American society?

• The Salem Witch Trials had a significant impact on American society.

• The Salem Witch Trials had a positive impact on American society.

• The Salem Witch Trials only impacted a small group of people in American society.

• The Salem Witch Trials had no impact on American society.