Salem Witch Trials (may 1, 1730 – jan 1, 1748)
Description:
The Salem Witch Trials in 1692 were caused by a combination of religious zeal, fear of witchcraft, and social tensions in Puritan New England. The immediate effect was the execution of 20 people and the imprisonment of many others, creating an atmosphere of fear and suspicion. This event ties to American Identity, as it reflected the Puritan community’s struggle to maintain social and religious order. It represents continuity, as it continued the Puritan focus on religious purity and the use of superstition in governance.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1730
jan 1, 1748
~ 17 years