Cotton Mather advised caution and rejected spectral evidence, but the depositions of Mary Walcott and Ann Putnam led to convictions in the namesake town and village as well as in nearby Andover.
Explanations for this event include encephalitis, ergot poisoning, and a ploy by religious leaders such as Samuel Parris to increase church membership. Sarah Good was the first victim. Cotton Mather advised caution and rejected spectral evidence, but the depositions of Mary Walcott and Ann Putnam led to convictions in the namesake town and village as well as in nearby Andover. Giles Corey was pressed to death when he refused to enter a plea. Fifty people, including the slave Tituba, confessed. For 10 points, name this incident in Massachusetts that sent nineteen people to the gallows for alleged Satanic communion.
Explanations for this event include encephalitis, ergot poisoning, and a ploy by religious leaders such as Samuel Parris to increase church membership.
Salem Witch Trials