Introduction
The Salem Witch Hunt is an execution for witchcraft that took place in Switzerland in 1782. The concept of the Salem Witch Hunt is to find and identify witches which are humans who assumingly traded their souls to assist Satan.
Task
Imagine that you are one of the "hunters" back in the 1600's. How would you be able to identify a person who is secretly a witch?
Process
The reader will go to the links provided and look at the information to evaluate any questions.
Evaluation
When did the execution for witchcraft start taking place and when did it end?
https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials
How do you identify if a person is secretly a witch?
http://mentalfloss.com/article/24090/10-ways-identify-witch
What was the cause of the Salem Witch Trial? Also, who was the first convicted witch?
https://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials
Why did the Salem Witch Trial end?
http://smartchicaq.tripod.com/id6.html
What are some myths about the Salem Witch Trial?
Conclusion
1. The events in Salem started in 1692, however, witch hunts began in Europe between 1300-1330.
2. A few ways to identify a witch is to check for moles, birthmarks, scars, or extra nipples. Furthermore, if you prick the markings on the body and it doesn't bleed, that means you got a witch in your hands. Another is to see if the person is talking to themselves, have pets, or have been married a couple times, that person is definitely a witch.
3. The infamous Salem Witch Trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. Bridget Bishop was the first to be executed.
4. The Salem Witch Trials ended due to many people feeling that the executions have been getting out of hand. Governor Phips, on October 12, 1692, issued an order to protect prisoners who were being accused of witchcraft. Mainly due to Governor Phip's own wife being accused of being a witch as well.
5. Some of the myths of the Salem Witch Trials is that the convicted witches were burned. As a matter of fact, most of the executions were done by hanging or being stoned. It is believed that all of the victims were women but there were many men who were blamed for being a follower of Satan. Although gender did play a vital role in the madness. It is also believed that most of the madness took place in Salem when in fact, execution for witchcraft was taking place all over Europe. Most believed that superstition was the driving force for the executions but the truth is religion was a major factor and was more of a driving force than superstition.