The Witch Trials of 1692

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The Witch Trials of 1692 During the winter of 1692, in the small village of Salem, Massachusetts, something terrible happened. Salem Massachusetts became the center of a horrible tragedy, which changed the life of many people. It was a time of fear, because of bad crops, Indian raids, and diseases. The people of Salem Village had to blame something, or someone. The people of Salem Village accused people, and called them witches. They were accused of all those terrible things and more. Salem Village was a small, farming community with a population of 550. It was smaller than Salem Town, and about eight miles away. Salem Town was a large port, and was a prosperous fishing community The two towns had the same minister, and used the same church as the people in Salem Village. At that time there was two groups in the village. Those who wanted to be separate from Salem Town, and those who did not. Samuel Parris was the minister of the group that did want to be separate. He helped divide the groups even more by his sermons. He called the group that did not want to separate, evil and bad, and the group that did, good and righteous. The Reverend Parris and his wife had two children living with them. They were Betty, their daughter, and Abigail, their niece. Abigail and Betty were the reason that the trials started. Before becoming a minister, Samuel Parris had failed at being a merchant. All he had to show for all the long hard years of being a merchant, were the family slaves, Tituba, and her husband, John Indian. Abigail and Betty Parris were having their fortunes told by Tituba, behind their parents backs. Betty started having fits, possibly because she could not bear to keep secrets from her parents. Abigail also started having fits, and instead of getting into trouble, they became popular and respected. Soon, other girls joined in. Most of the afflicted girls lived in the houses of the Parris's and the Putnams, which were the Reverend's family and friends. During the fits, the girls screamed, rolled their eyes back into their heads, shook, and twisted their bodies into impossible positions, and accused people of biting and pinching them. They accused people that were against Samuel Parris, or had an argument with the Parris's, or the families of the other afflicted girls. By the end, they had accused most of the people that were in conflict with the new church, or their families.

In this essay, the author

Describes the witch trials of 1692 in salem, massachusetts, which changed the life of many people. they accused people and called them witches.
Explains that salem village was a small, farming community with 550 people. it was smaller than the town, and about eight miles away.
Explains that samuel parris was the minister of the group that wanted to be separate from salem town. he helped divide the groups even more by his sermons.

Describes the witch trials of 1692 in salem, massachusetts, which changed the life of many people. they accused people and called them witches.
Explains that salem village was a small, farming community with 550 people. it was smaller than the town, and about eight miles away.
Explains that samuel parris was the minister of the group that wanted to be separate from salem town. he helped divide the groups even more by his sermons.
Explains that samuel parris and his wife had two children living with them, betty, and abigail, who were the reason that the trials started.
Narrates how dr. griggs, salem village's doctor, was the first to say that the afflicted girls were bewitched.
Explains that spectral evidence was used to convict someone, and that the salem witch trials were different from any other trials.
Explains that the people who were accused most were independent women, women without a husband, herbalists, and healers. historians aren't sure, but evidence points to that conclusion.
Explains that the first accused were the lower members of the society, including sarah osborne, sarah good, and tituba.
Describes how joseph ballard's wife suspected witchcraft and brought the afflicted girls to andover, where more than fifty people had been accused.
Describes the accused witches in andover, including martha carrier, anne foster, mary lacey, and 18-year-old mary.
Describes samuel wardwell as a fortune teller accused by mary walcott for using witchcraft to tell fortunes. he confessed and was executed september 22, 1692.
Explains that thirty-five women and thirteen men had been accused by their neighbors and were imprisoned for a year or more.
Explains that people were accused of politics, land disputes, or revenge for a slight injury. the governor's wife was accused, so the governor put an end to the trials.
Describes the bibliography of marion starkey and reganstieners publishing enterprizes.

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- Explains that indians gave the judges more power than they otherwise would have had.
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- Explains that jerusalem has been considered the holiest city in the world by jews, christians, and muslims for thousands of years. the first crusade, which lasted from 1095 to 1099, was a success, but the seven that followed were failures.
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- Explains that jerusalem has been considered the holiest city in the world by jews, christians, and muslims for thousands of years. the first crusade, which lasted from 1095 to 1099, was a success, but the seven that followed were failures.
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- Explains that the pope assumed more power and a more active role in society. the crusades were not successful, but they did have benefits.
- Argues that the crusades were a time of great suffering and expansion.
- Cites boucquey's encyclopedia of world writers: beginnings through the 13thcentury. dickson, gary, the first crusade and the establishment of the latin states.
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- Explains that muhammad, a merchant who heard god's call in the arabian desert, believed in polytheistic deities. he established theocratic governance in medina and ruled over arab tribes.
- Analyzes how the christian crusaders re-conquered the territory they considered theirs due to internal factional differences.
- Explains that the crusades of the high middle ages was a period of conquest or rather, reconquest, of christian lands taken from muslims.
- Explains that muhammad, a merchant who heard god's call in the arabian desert, believed in polytheistic deities. he established theocratic governance in medina and ruled over arab tribes.
- Analyzes how the christian crusaders re-conquered the territory they considered theirs due to internal factional differences.
- Explains that the christian crusades were a legitimate expression of christian piety against the muslims.
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- Analyzes how miller presents the motivations for three of the characters in the crucible.
- Analyzes how in the crucible characters are motivated by various themes such as reputation, power, witchcraft and society.
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- Analyzes how miller presents the motivations for three of the characters in the crucible.
- Analyzes how in the crucible characters are motivated by various themes such as reputation, power, witchcraft and society.
- Analyzes how john proctor is a very honest, upright man who has his own ideas and needs to guard his reputation. he vowed not to touch abigail again in fear of losing his name in the town.
- Analyzes how john proctor's desire to keep his ‘name’ leads him to withdraw his admittance of witchcraft but sacrificing his life. this is seen by many as the defining characteristic of his heroic attribute.
- Analyzes how reverend hale, a witchcraft expert who dedicated almost his life to reveal unholy spirits, is motivated by his reputation.
- Analyzes how reverend parris cares about his power in church, as well as the power over individuals and decision making.
- Analyzes how john proctor is motivated by power, the fact that he possesses power over many individuals, such as mary warren and abigail williams.
- Analyzes how reverend hale is motivated by the power over the devil and the possessed. his great knowledge of witchcraft grants him both power and respect throughout salem.
- Analyzes how witchcraft became a major theme in salem, as it could leave innocent people hanging on nooses. parris was ashamed of his child and niece as they were supposedly 'possessed' by witchcraft.
- Analyzes how john proctor can be motivated by witchcraft as it has affected him directly, his wife was accused due to the witch trial craze, but also his fellow neighbours, friends and even himself which have all been detailed, tortured and some even hanged.
- Explains that reverend hale could be motivated by witchcraft, purely due to the fact his career is based on identifying it, and these trials offer him the opportunity to increase his reputation in witch finding, but also satisfying the town of salem with his wisdom.
- Analyzes how the theme of society ties in with all the themes above, especially considering salem is regarded as a puritan religious town. reverend parris cried because he was publicly ridiculed.
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During the time of the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, more than twenty people died an innocent death. All of those innocent people were accused of one thing, witchcraft. During 1692, in the small town of Salem, Massachusetts many terrible events happened. A group of Puritans lived in Salem during this time. They had come from England, where they were prosecuted because of their religious beliefs. They chose to come live in America and choose their own way to live. They were very strict people, who did not like to act different from others. They were also very simple people who devoted most of their lives to God. Men hunted for food and were ministers. Women worked at home doing chores like sewing, cooking, cleaning, and making clothes. The Puritans were also very superstitious. They believed that the devil would cause people to do bad things on earth by using the people who worshiped him. Witches sent out their specters and harmed others. Puritans believed by putting heavy chains on a witch, that it would hold down their specter. Puritans also believed that by hanging a witch, all the people the witch cast a spell on would be healed. Hysteria took over the town and caused them to believe that their neighbors were practicing witchcraft. If there was a wind storm and a fence was knocked down, people believed that their neighbors used witchcraft to do it. Everyone from ordinary people to the governor’s wife was accused of witchcraft. Even a pregnant woman and the most perfect puritan woman were accused. No one in the small town was safe. As one can see, the chaotic Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692 were caused by superstition, the strict puritan lifestyle, religious beliefs, and hysteria.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the salem witchcraft trials of 1692 were caused by superstition, the strict puritan lifestyle, religious beliefs, and hysteria.
- Explains that puritan lifestyle was one reason that might have caused the witchcraft hysteria in salem.
- Explains that witchcraft began a long terrible time in the history of salem massachusetts.
- Explains that the salem witchcraft trials of 1692 were caused by superstition, the strict puritan lifestyle, religious beliefs, and hysteria.
- Explains that puritan lifestyle was one reason that might have caused the witchcraft hysteria in salem.
- Explains that witchcraft began a long terrible time in the history of salem massachusetts.
- Explains that the salem witchcraft trials of massachusetts could have been caused by the superstition of puritans. they believed that witches could send out their specters.
- Explains that the court of oyer and terminer was set up because massachusetts's charter had left and they were waiting for a new one.
- Explains that the salem witchcraft trials were caused by superstition, the strict puritan lifestyle, religious beliefs, and hysteria.
- Explains that hysteria was a cause of the salem witchcraft trials.
- Narrates how giles corey's tongue rolled out of his mouth and he died. the afflicted girls of salem went crazy accusing people of witchcraft.
- Explains that the salem witchcraft trials were a terrible time in history. in 1962, governor phips ordered that no one else could be arrested because of witchcraft.
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The Causes Of The Salem Witchcraft Trials Of 1692
comparative essay
First, the Puritan values and expectations were strict, and those who had defied their teachings would have been at a much higher chance of being accused as a witch. Second, economic struggles within Salem Town and Village had further divided the two, by crop failure and livestock death. Ultimately causing economic damages. Third, personal opinions and disputes had contributed to the trials and accusations. The law system was unfair during the trials, so when or if someone was accused the court would side with the accuser, unless of course, they were a witch themselves. In conclusion, the people who died and who were accused of witchcraft were not really witches, Salem and it’s inhabitants were under the influence of mass hysteria, personal beliefs and grudges that eventually became the chaos of the Salem witch hunts of
In this essay, the author
- Explains that many events and factors contributed to the mass hysteria and disaster of salem.
- Explains that religious beliefs of the puritans had severely influenced the trials. they believed that the devil's presence lurked near, wars and disputes were occurring in the vicinity.
- Explains that the witch hunts occurred during an economic loss, when crops had failed and the population of livestock had dropped.
- Explains that many events and factors contributed to the mass hysteria and disaster of salem.
- Explains that religious beliefs of the puritans had severely influenced the trials. they believed that the devil's presence lurked near, wars and disputes were occurring in the vicinity.
- Explains that the witch hunts occurred during an economic loss, when crops had failed and the population of livestock had dropped.
- Explains that personal disputes and arguments were underlying factors of the salem witch hunts. many accusers accused individuals who wronged them in the past.
- Explains that the accused during the salem witch hunts and trials were accused for not following puritan values, or they had low social and economic standing.
- Concludes that the witch hunts in salem were not about people practicing the black arts, but about religious differences, economic struggles, and personal jealousy and hate.
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The Salem Witch Trials, Hysteria and Religion
comparative essay
At that time, Salem was a small town or village; it was a farming community that was only 550 of population. Their goal was that they want to be a model society on the hills. Not all of them were puritans because there were people that want a better life and want to live in a society out of England; their life in England were difficult. There were two groups in the village: those who were separatists and others that were puritans (those who believe in predetermination and follow the rules). Samuel Parris was a reverend that was the minister of the group of the separatist. He helped divide these two groups. The reverend Parris and his wife had 2 children living with them, who were Betty and Abigail. These two girls were the motive that the trials started. These girls screamed, rolled their eyes back into their heads, shook, twist...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that salem massachusetts became the center of a horrible tragedy, which changed the life of many people. they accused innocent people by calling them witches.
- Explains that salem was a small farming community with only 550 people. the separatists and puritans were divided into two groups.
- Explains that spectral evidence was used to convict people, making the salem witch trials different from any other trials. sarah good, sarah osborne, and tituba were accused.
- Explains that salem massachusetts became the center of a horrible tragedy, which changed the life of many people. they accused innocent people by calling them witches.
- Explains that salem was a small farming community with only 550 people. the separatists and puritans were divided into two groups.
- Explains that spectral evidence was used to convict people, making the salem witch trials different from any other trials. sarah good, sarah osborne, and tituba were accused.
- Explains that the versus is contradictory at what the bible says. they exaggerate those words, they didn't think about their actions, but they had to study the bible to do the correct thing.
- Explains that ergot poisoning is caused by the fungus claviceps purpurea, which affects rye, wheat and other cereal grasses.
- Concludes that the salem witch trials were result of hysteria. the ergot poisoning was the strongest evidence that explains the extraneous things that occurred.
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What Role Did Abigail Williams Play In The Salem Witch Trials
analytical essay
The non-formalized contract stated Parris only owns the land because he is a minister; he doesn’t actually own it. He was later refused to be given firewood, and he then focused on writing about how the village had a conspiracy against him and the Church. He blamed those things and the people who would not fit to his needs on the work on the Devil. He thought he was much more superior than anyone else. During the trials, he submitted many legal complaints about the girls sufferings, serving as a witness to many trials. He used names and accused people of unevidenced actions, pushing them into being accused as a witch. He was eventually fired from discontempt from the village, forced to leave Salem. He moved to another town, becoming a
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how reverend samuel parris, elizabeth "betty", and abigail williams played a key role in the salem witch hunts.
- Describes how reverend parris arrived in salem after partaking in unsuccessful merchant and plantation work. he became the first official ordained minister in the city.
- Narrates how parris demanded more benefits and was fired from the village, forced to leave salem, and became a preacher.
- Narrates how reverend samuel parris, elizabeth "betty", and abigail williams played a key role in the salem witch hunts.
- Describes how reverend parris arrived in salem after partaking in unsuccessful merchant and plantation work. he became the first official ordained minister in the city.
- Narrates how parris demanded more benefits and was fired from the village, forced to leave salem, and became a preacher.
- Analyzes how elizabeth and abigail experimented with fortune telling, using an egg white suspended in water. their behavior led to accusations of witches, and the trials started in salem.
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How Did Mass Hysteria Occur In Salem
narrative essay
In the 1600’s English immigrants arrived in the United States, many left England to pursue religious freedom. A colony in Salem, Massachusetts was formed in 1626, 66 years later in 1692, a major epidemic hit the town. Mass hysteria hit Salem as young girls began to accuse people of being witches. The accusations lead to a series of hearings and prosecutions of the people of the community. The town of Salem was split into two separating the Eastern and Western sides due to the jealousy the Western had towards the Eastern.
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how a colony in salem, massachusetts, was formed in 1626, 66 years later, when mass hysteria hit the town as young girls began to accuse people of being witches.
- Narrates how a colony in salem, massachusetts, was formed in 1626, 66 years later, when mass hysteria hit the town as young girls began to accuse people of being witches.
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Human Motives Exposed in The Crucible by Arthur Miller
analytical essay
Reverend Parris is the character that initiates the hysteria of the Salem witch trials, in a community where authorities wasted no time minding the business of it's citizens, what should have been seen as teen frivolity was blown into one of the ugliest moments in American History. Parris sparks this by firstly acting on his own paranoia, which the reader would find in the introduction 'he believed he was being persecuted where ever he went';, and calling Reverend Hale in an attempt for self-preservation '….if you trafficked with spirits in the forest I must know it now, for surely my enemies will, and they will ruin me with it.'; This statement says a lot about the character of Reverend Parris: a greedy, power hungry man who is more concerned with his own reputation than the souls of his niece and daughter. He always acts on fear, a fear that he will lose his position of power in the community. Parris does not want the trials to end as a fraud because the scandal of having a lying daughter and niece would end his career in Salem.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that life is dictated by an inborn hunger or purpose, and people act on this hunger for their own personal gain in their individual ways. this essay will explore the motives of characters within the play and even miller himself.
- Analyzes how reverend parris initiates the hysteria of the salem witch trials, in a community where authorities wasted no time minding the business of its citizens.
- Analyzes how salem citizens were afraid of all ungodly things with their puritan views. religion pervades every aspect of life, but it lacks the ritual of confession.
- Explains that life is dictated by an inborn hunger or purpose, and people act on this hunger for their own personal gain in their individual ways. this essay will explore the motives of characters within the play and even miller himself.
- Analyzes how reverend parris initiates the hysteria of the salem witch trials, in a community where authorities wasted no time minding the business of its citizens.
- Analyzes how salem citizens were afraid of all ungodly things with their puritan views. religion pervades every aspect of life, but it lacks the ritual of confession.
- Analyzes how abigail williams sees an opportunity in the trials, a chance for revenge on the wife of the man she loves. betty and abby 'cry out' the names of their enemies.
- Analyzes how abigail uses the fear within her community to cultivate and expose the conflicts in that town and the society loses itself to hysteria.
- Analyzes how thomas and ann putnam see that witchcraft allows the misfortunes of dead children, political failures, and land squabbles to be blamed on supernatural influences.
- Analyzes how the trials have brought out many human failings that have initiated conflicts and grudges within the town. proctor hates hypocrisy and has strong morals.
- Analyzes how hale shows the audience how abby acted out of revenge and jealousy. the audience would relate to the main characters in this play as they recognise these failings within themselves and the people around them.
- Analyzes how arthur miller uses the salem trials as a metaphorical representation of the pressure to conform to societal norms.
- Opines that universal human failings stem conflicts with the ability to consume us all.
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