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Rebbecca Nurse was first to say that she was not a witch, but that "the devil was using their shape"

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What type of torture used for those accused of witch craft in the Salem witch trials?

Torture was no utilized for getting confessions during the Salem Witch Trials.


How scientific were the tests they used back in the Salem witch trials to tell if someone was a witch?

The tests were in no way scientific


What were witch pens used during Salem witch trials?

I think you're thinking about witch PINS. These were used to prick a witch in several areas on their body. If they found a place where they did not react with pain, they were guilty.


How many girls in the Salem witch trials were dancing in the forest?

None. That's a legend often used by novelists.


What does sporting mean in the Salem witch trials?

During the era the trials occurred during, sporting was used to mean fun. In reference to the trials, it was used by the opponents of the trials to express the possiblity that bored girls were lying about afflictions to have fun.


What are witches marks from the Salem witch trials?

Witch marks, during the Salem witch trials, referred to physical signs or markings on a person's body that were believed to indicate a pact with the devil or witchcraft. These could include unusual birthmarks, moles, or scars, which were thought to be the "devil's mark" that witches received as a sign of their allegiance. Accusers often used these marks as evidence in trials to support their claims against the accused. The belief in witch marks was part of the larger hysteria surrounding the witch trials, reflecting the intense fear and superstition of the time.


When was mob mentality used in history?

attack on civil rights workers (montgomery bus boycott)


What were the torture items used in the Salem witch trials?

None. The only person in any accounts that was tortured was Roger Toothaker and we have no concrete proof that he actually was.


What was the method of execution for convicted witches in the Salem witch trials?

the accusers would strip the man or woman and observe their body, looking for any unusual mole or freckle. This could be enough to make you a witch. Also, they would strip the man or woman, tie them up, and throw them in a body of water. If you sank, you weren't a witch, if you floated you were a witch. Either way, you were doomed. EDIT: Great explanation. It would be perfect if the question was about European witch hunts and witch tests. During the Salem Witch Trials, the convicted "witches" were hanged.


What is one difference between the real Salem witch trials and the story in Aurhur Miller's crucible?

There are very many, not just one. Miller used alot of material that had little or no evidence to support it. He also had to tell a story meaning much of it was fabricated. To make this short: If you need to research the Salem Witch Trials for something, THE CRUCIBLE IS NOT A RELIABLE SOURCE FOR INFORMATION.


Who were governor phips and thomas brattle Salem witch trial?

Governor William Phips was the colonial governor of Massachusetts during the Salem witch trials in 1692. He played a significant role in the trials, initially supporting the prosecution but later expressing doubts about the validity of the spectral evidence used to convict the accused. Thomas Brattle was a prominent Boston merchant and a critic of the witch trials; he wrote a letter condemning the proceedings and the reliance on dubious evidence, advocating for a more rational approach to justice. His opposition highlighted the growing skepticism toward the trials, which ultimately contributed to their decline.


What were the differences from the Salem witch trials to the Holocaust?

differencesSalem witch trials were accused for being witches and the Jews involving the holocaust were accused for their religion. EDIT:In Salem, the trials were caused by pure hysteria and panic and were legal precedings. The Holocaust was genocide and completely illegal everywhere but Nazi Germany.I always have to make this point when comparing the two: During the Holocaust, people were killed for what they were and at Salem, that was in no way the case.