Reasons the Craze Became So Widespread (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many people faced accusations during the Salem witch trials?
How many people faced accusations during the Salem witch trials?
Over 200 people
What did Puritans in Salem believe about the Devil?
What did Puritans in Salem believe about the Devil?
He was active & could recruit humans
How did Indian attacks affect some of the young accusers?
How did Indian attacks affect some of the young accusers?
They had been personally affected by them
Who were three of the initial young female accusers?
Who were three of the initial young female accusers?
Parris, Williams, & Putnam
Why was Tituba's confession a critical turning point?
Why was Tituba's confession a critical turning point?
She provided first 'confirmation' of it
How did Salem Village differ from Salem Town?
How did Salem Village differ from Salem Town?
Village was agricultural & less prosperous
What pattern emerged in who accused whom?
What pattern emerged in who accused whom?
Villagers accused Town residents
What role did Cotton Mather play before the trials?
What role did Cotton Mather play before the trials?
He gave sermons warning about witches
What was spectral evidence?
What was spectral evidence?
Testimony that accused's spectre appeared
Why did the trials end?
Why did the trials end?
Authorities questioned spectral evidence