The Salem Witch Trials

1989-11-09

The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts.

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Tituba

Slave

Tituba was a slave owned by Reverend Samuel Parris and was one of the first to be accused of witchcraft in Salem. Her confession under duress helped fuel the hysteria that led to the trials and executions.

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Reverend Samuel Parris

Puritan Minister

Reverend Samuel Parris was the Puritan minister in Salem Village during the time of the witch trials. He played a significant role in the events by being one of the first to believe in the existence of witches and actively promoting the prosecution of those accused.

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Judge William Stoughton

Chief Magistrate

Judge William Stoughton was the chief magistrate of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, which presided over the Salem Witch Trials. He was known for his harsh and uncompromising stance against the accused, leading to many unjust convictions and executions.

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