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The tragedy of Ann Putnam • Rebecca Nurse was accused of cursing two girls in town. • Ann Putnam started seeing these girls. • Had fits of her own, with Rebecca Nurse showing up as she tried to sleep torturing her horribly. • Based on her testimony Rebecca Nurse was hanged.

Bridget Bishop • Bridget was the first one executed during the Salem witch trials. • She was a tavern owner who dressed very flamboyantly, and had wild temper. • People thought she was troublesome because she walked around with multicolored bright clothing.

Sarah Osbourne -One of the first accused with witchcraft -Social outcast -Placed in Boston jail -Supposed to have another trial, but died in jail

Tituba - Slave to the Parris family - Accused of practicing witchcraft by Parris family’s children - Denied to the accusations, but confessed on the 3 rd day of trial - Only confessed because she thought she’d be free

Martha Corey - People were shocked at her accusation, new member of Puritan congregation. - Denied all that she was charged with - Had to go to prison anyways

What personal goals did Thomas Putnam have in accusing others of witchcraft? • Thomas Putnam was the father of Ann Putnam. • She accused the most people of Witchcraft. • Thomas shaped the trials by backing up his • • • daughters accusations. Seeking warrants against the accused. Sending Letters of encouragement to the Judges. Personal goals were for his daughter to accuse the people he had troubles with. Ex: Legal troubles with Sarah Osbourne. Ann Putnam accused her of Witchcraft.

Look at the timeline. What behaviors started to appear among the villagers? • Started with Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams. • Behaviors such as, Obnoxious screaming, convulsive seizures, trance-like states, and mysterious spells. • These traits were demonstrated by several other young girls. • Soon after that, many started accusing others of witchcraft. Up to 20 were executed.

Giles Corey - Accused of trying to get Ann Putman, Abigail Williams, and Mercy Lewis into witchcraft - Denied these accusations, wouldn’t stand trial - Crushed to death by stone weights

John Proctor - Accused of choking his servants & trying to get them to worship the Devil - Tried to petition against being accused - Sentenced to death

October 8 th 1692 - Governor ordered evidence no longer be allowed at trials, prohibited ay more arrests, released many in jail, and dissolved the court.