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How could an accused avoid punishment during the Salem witch trials?
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∙ 15y ago
They could confess to being a witch and then only spend time in jail rather than being hung.
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What happened to John Proctor after the Salem Witch Trials?
John Proctor was accused and hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
How was witchcraft practiced during the Salem witch trials?
There were no actual, practicing witches invovled, accused or otherwise existing in Salem during the witch trials.
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.
Who is Samuel parris?
Samuel Paris worked as a minister in Salem, Massachusetts during the Salem witch trials. His daughter and niece were both amongst the girls who were accused of being witches.
What is the percentage of innocent people in Salem witch trials?
It is estimated that around 200 people were accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, with 20 individuals being executed. This means that about 90% of those accused were innocent of the crimes they were charged with.
Were there false accusations during the Salem witch trials?
It depends on WHEN. During the trials, there were not. Just after the trials, everyone who wasn't executed was falsely accused. And today, everyone was innocent and case was a false accusation.
When did the last dunking take place during the Salem witch trials?
The accused in Salem were not subjected to European-style witch tests. That includes dunking.
What starts the Salem witch trials?
It was started by the people who were accused
Were 142 people accused in the Salem witch trials?
yes
Who was the first accused witch in the Salem witch trials?
Tituba.
How many people had trials during Salem witch trials?
2 in 1692 all 26 who actually went to trial (lots more were accused) were convicted.
Who were the first women accused of witch craft during the Salem witch trials?
Tituba, Sarah Goode and Sarah Osbourne.
