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Some of those living today, claiming they are, are.

Some of those living today, claiming they are, are not.

Most of those accused in the past were not.

Some of those accused in the past, were.

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In the sense that they were Pagans or Wiccans, none of the accused were witches. In the sense that they tried to use "dark magic" to reek colonial-farming and shipping town level havoc, there's about the same chance of a natural patch of ice in the Sahara desert.

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Yes, there is a large community of Wiccans and Pagans living in Salem Massachusetts today.

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Salem didn't have witches until the 20th century when Wiccans came. The witch trials in 1692 killed 19 innocent Puritans and, despite what the tourist traps say nowadays, the do not have a witch history.

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Nobody Knows It could verify from sickness, fungi, to a republic war with a cover up, to that it really happened.

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Yes, the Salem witch trials were real. They started in 1692. It was a very dreaded time

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No, there is no credible evidence, then or now, of people having supernatural powers.

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The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing the dark arts.

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What genre is the story of the witch trials of Salem?

The Salem Witch Trials were a series of real historical events in Salem, Massaschusetts in 1692, NOT A STORY!


What is the setting of the Salem witch trials?

The Salem Witch Trials is NOT a title for a book. It is the name that describes a witch hysteria, a witch hunt and witch trials that occurred in 1692 in Salem Massachusetts and other towns in Essex County.


What were witches famous for wearing?

Real witches like the Salem Witch Trial ones wore clothes that were considered ordinary. Fairytale witches were famous for wearing black cloaks and black hats.


What is the economic effects of the Salem witch trials?

Salem didn't really have long term effects. It was a localized event that spawned lawsuits and arguments for fifteen years. Today, aside from the continuing study of the trials, it doesn't effect life in America.


Were there still witches after the Salem witch trails?

Only regular people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials. No Pagans. No witches. They were tried because the townspeople wanted their property, land, and possessions. There are Wiccans this day, who practice their religion. And there are real witches also, who bend reality and even ride brooms. Most witches live in the Hollow, so, rarely will you meet one. *No. During the early modern period in Europe, there was much debate among religion, due to the surge of the Protestant Reformation. This difference in views led to much animosity, and people questioning their own beliefs. The idea of witches was the easiest explanation and way to relieve the religious tension. After a while, people realized they could use that justification to get rid of people who were usually one of four things; widowed, independent, single, or promiscuous, and almost always a woman.*

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