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Looking for the "Devil's Mark" (apparent indication of a witch)

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Looking for the "Devil's Mark" (apparent indication of a witch)

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Artwork by: T.H. Matteson

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I do not agree with document L because it is supernatural. I, in no way believe in the supernatural, and it is proved that the accused "witches" are not actually witches. That is why I do not agree with Document L.

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In 1867, Charles W. Upham says "It was perhaps their original design to gratify a love of notoriety or of mischief by creating excitement in their neighborhood" This means that a few years after the trials, the puritans knew that the girls were up to no good, causing mischief only to get excitement

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Cartographer: Unknown

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One of the MOST theorized causes is the wheat they ate. People theorized there were germs that made them have mental illnesses and warping their mind with fear

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There was also them thinking there were spirits all around. They were evil spirits that worshiped Satan.

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Mass hysteria was a big problem but not the only one. Two girls decided to get in on the chaos and start acting like the innocent women bewitched them.

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Most believe that hysteria caused the Salem witch trials. The puritans got very paranoid and began accusing.

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The Salem witch trials took place in Salem Massachusetts. The people of Salem called themselves puritans, and followed the christian bible. After nothing going on, they claimed witches appeared and held multiple trials accusing people of being witches. The trials took place from 1691-93.
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