The Salem Witch Trials

What Happened

• Between 1692 - 1693
• 200 people tried
• 19 killed
• Believed to be witches

Why it Happened

• Huge Religious Ferver
• Mounting Stress
• Increase in Refugees
• Mass Hysteria and lack of control

How it affected Massachussetts

• villagers were in turmoil of internal controversy
• Tensions put the community on edge
• Dark Side

Fin