The accused witches were often members of the Salem upper class. They also tended to be members of the original Salem church that refused to break away with the church formed by Samuel Parris.
Salem Village was divided along religio-political lines as well as economic lines. Samuel Parris was a former merchant was the head of a church that separated from the main Salem church. It included only one major group led by the Putnam family. The main church included prosperous merchants and most of the village. Most of the accused witches were members of the main church as well as were from the upper merchant class.
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.
The Salem witch trials. Increase Mather was too smart and political knowlegdable to believe that there were witches.
There are far more than two causes to that debacle. Two causes, as you asked for, are King Philips War and a smallpox epidemic.
Growth in industry but agricultural famine Collective agriculture
The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals, held by the Allied forces of World War II. They were procecuting important members of the Nazi Leaders - from the political, military, and economic sections.
Salem Village was divided along religio-political lines as well as economic lines. Samuel Parris was a former merchant was the head of a church that separated from the main Salem church. It included only one major group led by the Putnam family. The main church included prosperous merchants and most of the village. Most of the accused witches were members of the main church as well as were from the upper merchant class.
A political trial is a description, not a type of trial. It can be a criminal trial or a civil trial. The label of 'political trial' can be put on any type of trial as a description by the accused or other parties that believe that the person or persons are being prosecuted for political reasons. It can also be a description for trials that involve political issues or a political agenda.
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.
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Mass hysteria in Salem during the witch trials was fueled by fear, social tensions, and a climate of suspicion. The community was already facing economic and political instability, and the accusations provided a means to redirect anxieties onto scapegoats. Additionally, religious beliefs and the lack of proper legal processes allowed for unchecked accusations and trials.
Jean Roget has written: 'L' affaire Dreyfuss' -- subject(s): Antisemitism, Foreign public opinion, France, Intellectual life, Political aspects, Political aspects of Trials (Treason), Press and politics, Trials (Treason)
The Salem Witch Trials were done for religious purposes. (witches- people who work with Satan) McCarthyism was done for political purposes. (communists)
Marcello Benegiamo has written: 'A scelta del duce' -- subject(s): History, Trials, litigation, Trials (Murder), Political crimes and offences
The Salem witch trials. Increase Mather was too smart and political knowlegdable to believe that there were witches.
There are far more than two causes to that debacle. Two causes, as you asked for, are King Philips War and a smallpox epidemic.
Linda Ensor has written: 'The African woman's hand book on the law' -- subject(s): Legal status, laws, Women 'Security trials, 1978' -- subject(s): Trials, Trials (Political crimes and offenses)