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The Salem Witch Trials

Erica Shewbart Mrs. Martin’s __2____ Period 10-19-11. The Salem Witch Trials. Introduction page 1.

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The Salem Witch Trials

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  1. Erica Shewbart Mrs. Martin’s __2____ Period 10-19-11 The Salem Witch Trials

  2. Introduction page 1 • In the beginning of the twelfth century they strongly believed in a quote from Exodus in the bible “… Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live…” Over the next 400 years the fear of witches worked its way over to America, when its supposed to be a place for religious freedom. • In 1692 Salem was split in half Salem Village, and Salem Town. Salem Village is where the Salem witch trials took place. They were very hostile towards each other. They didn’t agree on politics or religious views.

  3. Introduction page 2 • They were very strict when it came to church. They often worried about displeasing God. They went to church 5 hours every week. • Children were not allowed to play, shout, or just run around. They did chores all day, everyday. Girls did laundry, cook, clean, and etc. Boys did hunting, fishing, and etc. (Not a big change for the guys).

  4. Character1 :Samuel Parris Failed at being a merchant and a farmer so turned to ministry. Salem was the only town to reply. When his girls started having “fits” they turned to Tituba, his slave, because she took care of them. If you didn’t go to church you were a “witch”, as the preacher he said everybody who wasn’t here. Obsessed over the trials and was eventually fired because of it. Went back to farming and died at 67 a poor man. www.17thc.us

  5. Character 2: Tituba Took care of children in the Parris household, and told the children sinful stories. Was jailed and refused to pay necessary fees. Under pressure at trials she ended up admitting to being a witch. Didn’t tell much about before or after the trials In 1692 girls fits were questioned and admitted of being a witch again. Was sold to a different family as a slave after the trials were over. www2.iath.virginia.edu

  6. Character 3: Elizabeth (Beth) Parris • Born in 1682. • One of the first girls to start the fits • Blamed Tituba, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osburne for casting spells. • Came to Salem when she was seven years old. • Later married with four children and didn’t regret anything with the witch trials. www.salemwitchmuseum.com

  7. Character 4: Giles Corey • Wealthy farmer and church member. • Older man • and he had very few friends. • Accused by several of the girls. • Died by being stripped, and crushedwith a board and rocks piled on top. • Died on September 19, 1697. • www.mrsteelsclass.com

  8. Character 5: William Phips • William Phips was born in 1651. • William Phips lived in Maine. • Set up a special court for the Salem witch trials. • Trusted a man named William Stoughtmonas chief of court. • Stoughmon was killing and jailing innocent people and Phips regretted putting him in charge and put innocent people in jail. • commons.wikimedia.org

  9. Conclusion • In my opinion I think that the Salem witch trials were just a big misunderstanding. I think that the killing people was a little over the top, but that’s what they believed. I personally think that the situation could have been handled differently and more humane. If I were accused I would be furious and eventually just accept my consequences.

  10. Works Cited Orr, Tamara. The Salem Witch Trials. San Diego, CA: Blackbirch Press, 2004.

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