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The Salem witch hunt : a brief history with documents. Introduction : explaining the Salem witch hunt. Putting Salem into a larger context ; Puritanism and the supernatural world ; Dangerous women ; Malevolent neighbors ; The witch panic of 1692 ; The afflicted girls ; Trying a witch ; The collapse of the trials - The documents. 1.
Jan 11, 2011 · More than 150 people -- primarily women -- from 24 communities were charged with witchcraft; 19 were hanged and others died in prison. In his introduction to this compact yet comprehensive volume, Richard Godbeer explores the beliefs, fears, and historical context that fueled the witch panic of 1692.
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Sep 8, 2017 · Get a clearer understanding of why the Salem Witch Trials actually took place as Salem Witch Hunt explores how gender norms, social tensions, and the Puritan's worldview influenced this infamous period in colonial history.
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Jan 11, 2011 · The Salem witch trials stand as one of the infamous moments in colonial American history. More than 150 people -- primarily women -- from 24 communities were charged with witchcraft; 19 were hanged and others died in prison.
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Aug 4, 2019 · Meet the People Behind the Salem Witch Trials And Those Who Tried to Stop It! Contrary to popular belief, many of Salem’s villagers were opposed to the witch trials. Learn more about who these people were and the stringent adherents they were up against.
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More than 150 people -- primarily women -- from 24 communities were charged with witchcraft; 19 were hanged and others died in prison. This second edition continues to explore the beliefs, fears,...
More than 150 people -- primarily women -- from 24 communities were charged with witchcraft; 19 were hanged and others died in prison. This second edition continues to explore the beliefs, fears, and historical context that fueled the witch panic of 1692.
