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How many were convicted of witch craft and hung?

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In the Salem witch trails, 19 people we know of were hung, though there might have been more. Over 150 people were accused of witchcraft, and they became social outcasts since their reputation was so tarnished by the accusation.

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How many were convicted during the Salem witch trials?

19


How many people were accused of witch craft in the Salem witch trials?

Around 160 were formally complained about.


How many people were convicted and hanged during the salem witch trials?

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How was Ann Putnam Jr involved with the Salem Witch Trials?

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How many were convicted at the Salem witch trials?

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Did they ever prove anyone was a real witch during the witch craft time?

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Where can I learn more about real witch craft?

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Who were executed during the Salem Witch Trials?

The Salem witch trials happened during the year 1692, the first to be executed was Bridget Bishop. In total 19 people were killed after being found guilty of witch craft, this is not counting the many people that they suspected died in jail.


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.


Where was all of the people hung during Salem witch trials?

In Protestant England and America, witchcraft was considered to be a felony and the punishment for a felony was hanging. On the Continent of Europe, witchcraft was heresy, and the heresy penalty was death by burning.


How many people were burned in New England following the Salem witch trials?

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