During October, American History is being devoted to The Salem Witch Trials, as well as other bewitching subjects. Below is an index of these spooky articles that can be found under this topic. As the month progresses more bewitching articles will be added.
Cotton Mather: A Believer in Witchcraft. Cotton Mather investigated the bizarre behavior of four of John Goodwin's children in Boston. He concludes that it is a case of witchcraft.
Cotton Mather Condemns Witches: Salem and Boston. Cotton Mather, during the Salem Witch Trials, urges the acceptance of spectral evidence. George Burroughs is hanged for witchcraft.
Growing Up in Salem, Massachusetts: Rebelling Against Adult Rule. Life in Salem Village for youngsters who were no longer toddlers was a stressful situation. Having to conduct themselves as adults could cause considerable rebellious situations.
Sundays in Salem: Droning Sermons and Hard Benches. For the children of Salem Village Sundays consisted of sitting still on hard benches through two three-hour sermons. They were expected to work hard, pray, and have no fun.
Children Beware of Demons: Cotton Mather Gives Warning. The children of Salem Village lived a strict and restricted life, controlled by adults. Cotton Mather warns all to be aware of demons among them.
The Devil Walked Among Them: Puritans, Witches, and Demons in Salem. The people of Salem, Massachusetts, like centuries of populations before them, well believed in the power of witchcraft.
Possession by Demons: Which Witch Was It? The result of possession by the devil is explored. Puritans believe that misfortune is caused by witchcraft.
Cursed Be the Salem Poor: Getting Familiar with Dogs and Cats. Up on becoming a witch, the person is given an animal as a familiar, and can kill or harm humans or animals.
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Convictions, Hangings, and Pressing
