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Increase Mather led the call to end what?

The Salem witch trials. Increase Mather was too smart and political knowlegdable to believe that there were witches.


Who was the only clergyman who effectively opposed the witchcraft trials in Salem Village?

The only clergyman who effectively opposed the witchcraft trials in Salem Village was Reverend Increase Mather. He urged for caution and demanded more concrete evidence before accusing someone of witchcraft. Despite facing criticism and accusations himself, Mather's efforts played a significant role in ultimately ending the trials.


Who was the minister that spoke out against witch trials?

Increase Mather challenged the Trials, saying that they weren't right. His son, also a clergyman, threw himself into supporting the trials.


What did Increase Mather and other leading ministers do During the Salem witchcraft hysteria?

During the Salem witchcraft hysteria, Increase Mather and other leading ministers played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the judicial proceedings. Mather, along with his peers, initially supported the witch trials but later expressed concerns about the reliance on spectral evidence and the fairness of the trials. He advocated for greater caution and urged for a more rational approach to accusations of witchcraft, emphasizing the importance of due process. Their intervention eventually contributed to the decline of the witch trials and the recognition of the need for legal reform.


Who was the Salem minister during the Salem witch trail?

Salem Town: Nicholas Noyes Salem Village: Samuel Parris Beverly: John Hale Boston: Cotton and Increase Mather