My luminous canvas by Analisse Villasenor https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l Made with ♥ en-us 2017-11-09 21:57:49 UTC 2025-12-10 11:36:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Victims - Analisse Villasenor 99014683 https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205525097 The Salem Witch Trials began in February 1692 to May 1693 in Salem, Massachusetts.  Men and children were targeted, however the main victims were women. Women's role in society was to be a housewife and mother. Historians suspect that those who rebelled against these gender roles were accused of witchcraft. Women were believed to be bonded with the devil, therefore, society also believed they were witches. About 78% of women were "witches," while only 22% were men. 156 people were accused of witchcraft during 1692. However, over 200 people in total were charged with practicing witchcraft by 1693. Although many were accused that were obviously innocent, 20 people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials.

"Salem Witch Trials and Executions." Witchcraft in America, edited by Peggy Saari and Elizabeth Shaw, vol. 1, UXL, 2001, pp. 45-68. U.S. History in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3426600014/UHIC?u=stev76221&xid=68398e5b. Accessed 9 Nov. 2017.

Benson, Sonia, et al. "Salem Witch Trials." UXL Encyclopedia of U.S. History, vol. 7, UXL, 2009, pp. 1360-1363. U.S. History in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3048900530/UHIC?u=stev76221&xid=3b5fd9c0. Accessed 12 Nov. 2017.
]]> 2017-11-09 22:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205525097 Consequences of Witch Trails - Eugene Oh 99047230 https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205528040 Women who were considered witches had many forms of punishments. People were lynched and burned on stakes for being suspected of being a witch. In the trail of Oyer and Terminer, the two women were  "hanged in Salem Town" (Saari and Shaw). Judges unfairly accused women and did not listen to what they said. Women were also tortured to confess that they are witches when they were not. Having people being accused of witches brought mass confusion. Many other towns started fearing witches. This caused mass lynching of women.
"Salem Witch Trials and Executions." Witchcraft in America, edited by Peggy Saari and Elizabeth Shaw, vol. 1, UXL, 2001, pp. 45-68. U.S. History in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3426600014/UHIC?u=stev76221&xid=68398e5b. Accessed 9 Nov. 2017.

]]> 2017-11-09 22:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205528040 Reasons - Josiah Hunten 99014083 https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205528129 In 1692 some teenage girls  began to accuse each other as witches. Puritans believed in witchcraft so it was very believable. These girls began to behave strangely and meet regularly. The girls claimed their behavior was due to village women practicing witchcraft upon them. The community decided to look to the bible for guidance of what to do.  The bible stated that witches are not allowed to live. The three initial women were sent to prison. The Salem Witch Trials targeted hundreds of girls.
"The Salem Witch Trials." American Eras, vol. 2: The Colonial Era, 1600-1754, Gale, 1997, pp. 268-269. U.S. History in Context.]]> 2017-11-09 22:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205528129 Causes of the Trials - Carson Beckwith 99031675 https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205528198  The trials started after a group of young girls in  Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. These women began to be hunted and accused of black magic and witchcraft. The first convicted witch was hung in front of the town. Eighteen other witches were hung at the Salem Gallows. Also 150 more men, women, and children were accused. This event brought mass hysteria to Salem with many throwing accusations at others. After hearing other towns heard the events many were startled. This lead to a huge witch craze on the new frontier.   ------History.com Staff. “Salem Witch Trials.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2011, www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials.]]> 2017-11-09 22:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/99014683/g7o9mtm2dt7l/wish/205528198