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How would spectral evidence from Salem Witch Trials be viewed today as evidence?
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∙ 12y ago
Today it wouldn't be evidence. Police and judges today would assume that your were either lying or on drugs.
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Who was the first person officially executed Salem witch trials?
Bridget Bishop. She was tried alone before they finished the debate over whether or not to use spectral evidence in court was finished because they had found what they figured was real evidence in her home and didn't need spectral evidence to make a case.
What is the political effects of the Salem witch trials?
The Salem witch trials gave a reason for the use of spectral evidence in trial to be banned in court, something that hadn't happened before.
When did the Salem witch hunt end and why?
They began when girls began having epilepsy-like fits, which were diagnosed as bewitchment. The trials ended when the governor outlawed spectral evidence, the insubstanial main evidence used in the trials, after his wife was accused.
How have the rules of evidence changed since the Salem trials?
There are more laws regarding evidence and the quality of evidence has gone up. And, of course, what is considered evidence has changed.
How the Puritan sense of justice and evidence is on trial in this presentation of the Salem witch trials of 1692?
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How would spectral evidence from Salem Witch Trials be viewed today as source of evidence?
It wouldn't be. If it can't be proven, it is too far beyond reasonable doubt to work with. It would be closest to witness testimony, but witnesses don't usually describe spirits.
Who was the first person officially executed Salem witch trials?
Bridget Bishop. She was tried alone before they finished the debate over whether or not to use spectral evidence in court was finished because they had found what they figured was real evidence in her home and didn't need spectral evidence to make a case.
What is the political effects of the Salem witch trials?
The Salem witch trials gave a reason for the use of spectral evidence in trial to be banned in court, something that hadn't happened before.
What was the main evidence against accused witches in the Salem Witch Trials?
Spectral Evidence. The afflicted claimed to be able to see the spirits of spectors of the witches and the ghosts of their victims. Of course, that was extremely insubstanial and after it was outlawed, convicts stopped.
What happened to somebody that denied being a witch during the salem witch trials?
They went on trial. And were probably found guilty. However, only 19 went on trial before the evidence that was used to justify arresting the accused, spectral evidence, was banned.
What was some of the evidence looked for in the Salem witch trials?
some of the evidence looked for in the Salem witch trials was muttering under the breath of bizar words, paleness of the skin, and heavy sweat when being accused
When did the Salem witch hunt end and why?
They began when girls began having epilepsy-like fits, which were diagnosed as bewitchment. The trials ended when the governor outlawed spectral evidence, the insubstanial main evidence used in the trials, after his wife was accused.
How have the rules of evidence changed since the Salem trials?
There are more laws regarding evidence and the quality of evidence has gone up. And, of course, what is considered evidence has changed.
How the Puritan sense of justice and evidence is on trial in this presentation of the Salem witch trials of 1692?
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Who were the court officials during the Salem witch trials?
William Stoughton Thomas Danforth Bartholomew Gedney Nathaniel Saltonstall (resigned because he didn't agree with spectral evidence) Jonathon Corwin (replaced Saltonstall) Samuel Sewall John Hathorne George Herrick
What American town is famous for witch trials?
The American town famous for the Witch Trials (called the Salem Witch Trials) is Salem, Massachusetts.
Where were the Salem witch trials?
Salem, Massachusets.
