https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50 What we think of the Salem witch trials. en-us 2016-08-24 20:03:31 UTC 2025-07-12 16:18:35 UTC hello@padlet.com 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119696999 The actors of the Salem Witch Trials were very despicable and cruel people.  As shown in Doc D, Upham explains, "They soon...became intoxicated...by the terrible success of their imposture (acting). This shows how the actors became caught up in the act of killing people, enemies or not.  This is a very sad point in time for the human race because of the hateful acts and killing for sport.]]> 2016-08-24 20:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119696999 21dobrilovil https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119697187 Many people were put to death during the Salem Witch trial hysteria. There are several theories for why they lasted so long, however, a key thought was a thirst for power. As shown in document E, from 1661 to 1681, the eastern half of Salem came into wealth and political influence. The western half were jealous of the eastern half, so when power came into their hands, they wanted to keep it. They acted afflicted and would have as many killed as needed if it meant they could keep power. In conclusion, many people had the awful thirst for power in any form they could get.

]]> 2016-08-24 20:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119697187 21likarjv https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119930603 Those who are on the East side were wealthy witches, (In their opinion) and the West side was filled with accusers]]> 2016-08-25 20:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119930603 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119932594 This document also supports the cruelty of the actors in the Salem Witch Trials. 20 people were hanged, but there were many more people who were accused than there were hanged.]]> 2016-08-25 20:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119932594 21dobrilovil https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119932988 The Salem Witch Trial hysteria, began and ended in the year of 1692. Many theories about why it started have been floating around, but one thing is for sure, it was serious. 20 people were killed due to being testified as witches (Background essay). Many of the accused were  married women in their 40's to 60's (Doc. B).  Another cause was to young girls with a thirst for power. A group of girls were recorded to act controlled by the accused witches. Lastly, paranoia may have infused people with fear. From fear of Native predictions, to extreme religious beliefs, and no knowledge of many things. This created much fear amongst people. In conclusion, there could have been many reasons for the hysteria, but one thing is for sure, it was a scary time of fear of the unknown. ]]> 2016-08-25 20:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119932988 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119934895 This document supports the fact that people were jealous of others' marriages as shown in the chart where the main accusers were 16-20 and single, and the accused were usually 41-60 and married.]]> 2016-08-25 20:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119934895 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119946060 The three main causes of the Salem Witch Trials were thirst for power, acting, and Paranoia.]]> 2016-08-25 23:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119946060 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119948947 The hysteria and paranoia of witches was the cause of acting. When the actors pretended to be tortured by the witches, more people became paranoid of witches and stated accusing innocent people.]]> 2016-08-25 23:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119948947 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119949851 Document C shows us that people were accusing each other based on no clear evidence. It ties in with Doc D because these "afflicted girls" were acting so that someone who was innocent and unknowing what a witch even is.]]> 2016-08-25 23:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119949851 21taylorlm https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119950279 People were hung in groups as a public execution to warn others of their punishment for being a witch.]]> 2016-08-25 23:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/21likarjv/gnzfgvgy4q50/wish/119950279