1. Salem Witchcraft: Pictures That Will “Sweep” You off Your Feet

4. 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

7. The Villagers in Salem Wanted independent church from town Chose Samuel Parris, merchant, as new minister Demanded $$ for services; rigid in ways 1691- villagers stop paying salary

9. Disaster Strikes Feb. 1692 – Betty Paris and two friends became ill –Delirious –Fits –Dr. Griggs suggests girls “bewitched” 3 other girls claim affliction

10. Tormentors Witch cake Sarah Good, poor woman Sarah Osbourn, elderly woman Tituba, slave who told them voodoo stories

12. Proceedings Osbourn/Good claim innocence Tituba confesses, admits: –Undiscovered witches in camp –Wanted to destroy community

14. Witch Hunt Rampage 19 men/women hanged, one man pressed 150 imprisoned, awaiting trial