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February 1692, in Massachusetts Bay Colony the Salem Witch Trials began. The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearing and prosecutions. Many people were accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between  February 1692 and May 1693. It all started when a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts , claimed to be possessed by the devil and also accused several local women of witchcraft. Many people were involved in the Salem Witch trials. Which include: Bridget Bishop, George Burroughs, Martha Carrier, Giles Cory, Martha Cory, Mary Easty, Sarah Good, Elizabeth Howell, Susannah Martin, Rebecca Nurse, Sarah Wildes, George Jacobs, John Proctor, John Willard, Alice Parker, Mary Parker, Ann Pudeater,
Margaret Scott, Wilmot Redd, Samuel Wardwell, Sarah Osborne, Roger Toothaker, Ann Foster, Lydia Dustin Etc.

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Detail from the book, England's grievance discovered, in relation to the coal-trade... by Ralph Gardiner, 1655.

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Detail from the book, England's grievance discovered, in relation to the coal-trade... by Ralph Gardiner, 1655.

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Women being hung and imprisoned for witches.

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Tituba, illustration by John W. Ehninger

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Tituba, illustration by John W. Ehninger

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Tituba was the first women to be accused of witchcraft

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Authors: Northrop, Henry Davenport, 1836-1909

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Authors: Northrop, Henry Davenport, 1836-1909

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Execution of Reverend George Burroughs

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What document didn't help me find the answer for the key question

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What document didn't help me find the answer for the key question

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Document D, it showed people pointing fingers but, if we are being honest they made themselves believe she was a witch. Nothing was abnormal about the girl they were looking for something to blame her for. I don't think examining the witch is a reliable or even just way to figure out whether someone is a witch or not. Plus, it doesn't give information on who was examined or anyone in general. It gave me no important information.

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"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -Elizabeth Protor what Elizabeth means is that she doesn't feel she has the right to intervene (alter a result) and try and persuade John to give Danforth what he wants

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These all go together as they make things clearer. Having only one Putman is already suspicious enough, but Ann's mother getting involved makes that suspicion greater. Rebecca (document M) is said to be "feared" or "resented" by Ann Putman. Not only because Rebecca was from Topsfield who wanted to take her family's land and her husband was fighting her father-in-law. This gave Ann many reasons to get revenge, and what a coincidence that she accused Rebecca of cursing her. If anything the Putmans used this to help them get an advantage financially.

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While the map itself has no information on the people who are accused, document J has it. using that, we notice a trend. Most of the accused are on the richer, more fertile side (Eastern) of Salem village. While the poorer, less fertile side (Western) held almost all the accusers. This seems very suspicious, and document J reveals that my assumptions may be correct. The Porters lived on the western side and the can be seen as enemies of the Putmans who live in the western side. With their conflicts it would be easy to ruin their reputation by accusing them of cursing their daughters or others.

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What caused or what were the main causes of the SWT?

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What caused or what were the main causes of the SWT?

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There are many speculations as to what caused Betty Abigail Williams to showcase such odd behavior to the village. But, the most likely is that they made it up to help their family. The Putman family used this to kill their enemies and allow them to be the best in the village.

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In Document H, it states, "and no doubt the girls shaped their performances". While, there might have been something actually wrong, people believe they over exaggerated them so it would have more attention and be important to the village. What reason do they have? They want attention, either because they are bored or for their family's benefit. To show them that it is serious.

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The Putman family used a real (but exaggerated) or fake performance for their own benefit. They were on the poor side of the spectrum and with this "witching" story they could ruin the rich people's (or enemies) reputations. Ann, her family, and those on their side (those on the western/poorer side) played alongside them to help them.