Salem Witch Trials

-1692-1693 - Salem, Mass
- 200 prosecuted, 20 total killed
- Accused of pledging allegiance to Satan, allegedly becoming witches

Who was accused?

• Middle aged women
• People with physical/mental dissabilities
• Anyone who differs from the norm
• Accusations strictly based on prejudices

- People on trial were put to floating test
- If indicted, some were hung as soon as a week later
- Waterboarding into confession

Impact on society