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Salem Witch Trials

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE

Were accused of witchcraft, but only less than 30 were executed.
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The accused would have to recite the Lord's Prayer without error.

Any mistake and they were deemed a witch.
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ALL OF THE WOMEN WHO CONFESSED TO WITCHCRAFT LIVED.

And all of the women who denied the witchcraft charges were hanged.
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MODERN DAY SCIENTISTS BELIEVE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY

Of a physical reason for the hysteria leading to the witch-hunt: Ergot Fungus
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Salem held a day of fasting and prayer for forgiveness

On January 13, 1697 for the murder of innocent people.

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