The Trials and Executions (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was spectral evidence based on?
What was spectral evidence based on?
Testimony about dreams and visions
How many individuals were eventually accused during the Salem witch trials?
How many individuals were eventually accused during the Salem witch trials?
165 individuals
What happened to most people who confessed to witchcraft?
What happened to most people who confessed to witchcraft?
Over 50 were freed
Who established the Court of Oyer and Terminer in May 1692?
Who established the Court of Oyer and Terminer in May 1692?
Governor William Phips
Who was the first person executed and when?
Who was the first person executed and when?
Bridget Bishop on 10 June 1692
How did Giles Corey die?
How did Giles Corey die?
Pressing (crushed by stones)
What did Reverend Burroughs do at the gallows that should have proven his innocence?
What did Reverend Burroughs do at the gallows that should have proven his innocence?
Recited the Lord's Prayer
What was the final death toll by 22 September 1692?
What was the final death toll by 22 September 1692?
19 hanged and 1 tortured to death
Which was NOT a reason for easy convictions?
Which was NOT a reason for easy convictions?
Confessions were mandatory for all accused
What does 'Oyer and Terminer' roughly mean?
What does 'Oyer and Terminer' roughly mean?
To hear and determine