1. Puritans and witches

2. Who were the Puritans? Protestants that wanted to reform the Anglican ChurchProtestants that wanted to reform the Anglican Church Settled in Massachusetts Bay ColonySettled in Massachusetts Bay Colony Spoke out against the KingSpoke out against the King Believed in demonic forcesBelieved in demonic forces The greatest achievement in life was deathThe greatest achievement in life was death The church was the center of society. Many lived in close proximity to their church.The church was the center of society. Many lived in close proximity to their church.

3. Dressed in dark colors Church attendance was mandatory Believed that music led to laziness Valued hard work Harsh punishments Dressed in dark colors Church attendance was mandatory Believed that music led to laziness Valued hard work Harsh punishments

4. Colonial Punishments The Puritans forbade singing carolsThe Puritans forbade singing carols Someone who swore would be fined AND whippedSomeone who swore would be fined AND whipped If a child broke a law, their FATHER was punished.If a child broke a law, their FATHER was punished. If 2 boys were talking in class, they would be joined by a stick in their mouthsIf 2 boys were talking in class, they would be joined by a stick in their mouths

5. If a woman poured dirty water into the street, they would receive a lashing.If a woman poured dirty water into the street, they would receive a lashing. Naughty children at school would be whipped with willow rods.Naughty children at school would be whipped with willow rods. If a woman committed a crime, often her husband was sentenced.If a woman committed a crime, often her husband was sentenced. Criminals were often branded on the hand.Criminals were often branded on the hand.

6. Stocks A pair of boards with holes for the ankles and SHARPENED edge of a board for a seat with a hole for the head and hands were used.A pair of boards with holes for the ankles and SHARPENED edge of a board for a seat with a hole for the head and hands were used. People would throw rotten fruit and garbage at themPeople would throw rotten fruit and garbage at them It was wise to hire someone to wipe their face so they don’t SUFFOCATE!It was wise to hire someone to wipe their face so they don’t SUFFOCATE!

7. Public punishment

8. Salem Witch Trials

9. Fear… Devil gave witches powerDevil gave witches power From 1500-1800 in Europe, 300,000 innocent women were put to deathFrom 1500-1800 in Europe, 300,000 innocent women were put to death Grew out of fear, superstition, and ignoranceGrew out of fear, superstition, and ignorance Reverend Cotton Mather wrote a book about strange behaviors of childrenReverend Cotton Mather wrote a book about strange behaviors of children Some young girls heard lurid stories from West Indian slaves about voodoo/they acted possessedSome young girls heard lurid stories from West Indian slaves about voodoo/they acted possessed 200 cases in the Colonies. 20 executed200 cases in the Colonies. 20 executed

10. How do you test for a witch? Sink Test: Rocks tied to their feet. If they sank, they were innocent. If they didn’t, they were guilty and executed.Sink Test: Rocks tied to their feet. If they sank, they were innocent. If they didn’t, they were guilty and executed. Pin Test: They looked for the black mark of the devil. They would poke it with a needle. If you didn’t bleed, you were a witch.Pin Test: They looked for the black mark of the devil. They would poke it with a needle. If you didn’t bleed, you were a witch.

11. Punishment Death by hanging. (Burning at the stake was common in Europe)Death by hanging. (Burning at the stake was common in Europe) 19 people hanged19 people hanged 1 person pressed to death1 person pressed to death The only way to escape prison, was to admit to being a witch.The only way to escape prison, was to admit to being a witch. 13 died in prison13 died in prison

12. Hysteria in the colonies

13. Final Facts! No positive proof witches ever existed (Black Magic)No positive proof witches ever existed (Black Magic) Witches were often men as well as womenWitches were often men as well as women Salem was not the only place witches were tried and punishedSalem was not the only place witches were tried and punished

14. summary What did you learn about the Puritans and Witches?What did you learn about the Puritans and Witches? Why is hysteria a dangerous thing?Why is hysteria a dangerous thing?