jan 1, 1692 - Salem Witch Trials
Description:
Witchcraft often pointed to people who challenged the norm160 mostly women accused of witchcraft- 15 killed
Mass. and Connecticut- 1647-1691
1692 Salem
Within weeks more than 100 accused
20 found guilty
19 hanged, one pressed to death by stones
Many poor, childless, odd women, or widows who tried to keep husbands property
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Date:
jan 1, 1692
Now
~ 333 years ago