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The Puritans were very conservative when it came to religion. They viewed witchcraft as the work of the devil.
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How many people were accused and killed during that Salem witch trials?
142 people were legally accused of witchcraft during the Salem Hysteria.This count does not include people who were rumored by neighbors or relatives of being involved with witchcraft. Only a handful of these people were executed, 16 I think, a few with the money or influence to do so escaped town, charges were dropped against some and the remainder served time in prison but were released.
How did Puritans in Salem 1692 think people became witches?
Puritans in Salem in 1692 believed that individuals became witches through a pact with the Devil, who would grant them supernatural powers in exchange for their souls. They thought that witches were influenced by evil spirits and that they could harm others through malevolent magic. The prevailing belief was that witchcraft was a serious sin that threatened the moral fabric of the community, leading to a fervent fear of witchcraft and subsequent witch hunts. This atmosphere of paranoia contributed to a climate where accusations could be made with little evidence.
Who was the first person officially executed during the Salem witch trials?
Bridget Bishop, who was tried and convicted on June 2nd, 1692.
What did people think of witchcraft in the 16th century?
it was cool, like facebook
What did English people think about the pilgrims and puritans?
Average English people believed that the Puritans and the Pilgrims were overzealous. They believed that the Protestants sects should be driven out of England.
Why do you think the puritans were so harsh with those accused of witchcraft?
The Puritans were very conservative when it came to religion. They viewed witchcraft as the work of the devil.
Which king or queen had the largest amount of people accused of witchcraft during their reign?
i think Anne Boleyn had been most accused of witch craft.
Three women were accused of what crime on February 29 1962 Where were they accused?
i think you mean 1692, the three women, Sarah good, Sarah osburne and tituba were accused of witchcraft in Salem.
What did the puritans think about black and white magic?
Puritans were people who didn't believe in all the ceremony in religious services and that is why they are called "Purtains". They wanted a pure church. In the 1600 and 1700's the society believed in witchcraft and had no doubt it existed, so the Purtains would have as well.
How many people were accused and killed during that Salem witch trials?
142 people were legally accused of witchcraft during the Salem Hysteria.This count does not include people who were rumored by neighbors or relatives of being involved with witchcraft. Only a handful of these people were executed, 16 I think, a few with the money or influence to do so escaped town, charges were dropped against some and the remainder served time in prison but were released.
Is witchcraft possible?
I think its very unlikly that witchcraft is possible, but you never know maybe it can be done in aliens
Who complains that his wife reads books in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Giles Corey. His wife is then accused of witchcraft because of this. Hence why he goes to plead with Governor Danforth in Act 3 of 'The Crucible'
What does Rebecca Nurse think is wrong with the girls?
Witchcraft.
What Indian group did the puritans massacre?
Pequots i think
What was the first colony to legalize witchcraft?
I think it was Pennsylvania
Did the Puritans first settle in Connecticut before moving to Massachusetts?
I think that the Puritans were the first to settle in Massachusetts
What day did puritans think was more important then christmas?
thanksgiving
