Salem Witchcraft: Pictures That Will “Sweep” You off Your Feet
Buildup to Disaster Salem, MA King Philip’s War, 1675: Many killed 1685: King James II revoked charter for colony MA required to eliminate voting restrictions for Quakers Black slaves increased in MA
The Villagers in Salem Wanted independent church from town Chose Samuel Parris, merchant, as new minister Demanded $$ for services; rigid in ways villagers stop paying salary
Disaster Strikes Feb – Betty Paris and two friends became ill –Delirious –Fits –Dr. Griggs suggests girls “bewitched” 3 other girls claim affliction
Tormentors Witch cake Sarah Good, poor woman Sarah Osbourn, elderly woman Tituba, slave who told them voodoo stories
Proceedings Osbourn/Good claim innocence Tituba confesses, admits: –Undiscovered witches in camp –Wanted to destroy community
Witch Hunt Rampage 19 men/women hanged, one man pressed 150 imprisoned, awaiting trial