Innocent and Godly People Accused
Salem was suppose to be built around the ways of God. However, this wasn’t the case when the word of witchcraft appeared in Salem. Rumors about colonist performing witchcraft didn’t come off too well on their reputation.
Children were suppose to be seen and not heard, but this wasn’t the case for the Salem witch trials. Judges and priest believed children didn’t have the heart to lie or slander people. For the Salem the trials this wasn’t the case Abigail and her group accused Godly and Innocent puritans, to turn the court away from their sinful actions, dancing in the woods naked at night. Abigail accused people in poverty, people that opposed her and to get back at others.
First puritans tried for witchcraft were Bridget Bishop, Sarah Goode, and Sarah Osborn. …show more content…
Martha Corey was accused for reading books at night. Giles told this to Rev. Hale to test him, but what he didn’t know was that this would be used against his wife in court. He also brought this up,because he has been married three times before this marriage with Martha, and never seen any of the others do this. On the other hand, when people found out Rebecca Nurse was accused people were shocked. She was the foundation of the church, without Rebecca the church would fall apart. Ann Putnam believed a witch was the cause of her seven childrens death, out of jealousy Ann Putnam accused Rebecca knowing there would be a good chance to get rid of her during the trials.
Giles Corey died from keeping his word and not putting one of his friends life out on the line. He knew that Thomas Putnam was a greedy man and wanted lots of land. Informing the court that Putnam was killing is neighbors for land.Putnam asked his daughter to accuse George Jacobs, so he could buy his land for auction.His death was brutal and harsh, after being pressed with more than 100 pounds on his chest, his final words were “More
Salem was suppose to be built around the ways of God. However, this wasn’t the case when the word of witchcraft appeared in Salem. Rumors about colonist performing witchcraft didn’t come off too well on their reputation.
Children were suppose to be seen and not heard, but this wasn’t the case for the Salem witch trials. Judges and priest believed children didn’t have the heart to lie or slander people. For the Salem the trials this wasn’t the case Abigail and her group accused Godly and Innocent puritans, to turn the court away from their sinful actions, dancing in the woods naked at night. Abigail accused people in poverty, people that opposed her and to get back at others.
First puritans tried for witchcraft were Bridget Bishop, Sarah Goode, and Sarah Osborn. …show more content…
Martha Corey was accused for reading books at night. Giles told this to Rev. Hale to test him, but what he didn’t know was that this would be used against his wife in court. He also brought this up,because he has been married three times before this marriage with Martha, and never seen any of the others do this. On the other hand, when people found out Rebecca Nurse was accused people were shocked. She was the foundation of the church, without Rebecca the church would fall apart. Ann Putnam believed a witch was the cause of her seven childrens death, out of jealousy Ann Putnam accused Rebecca knowing there would be a good chance to get rid of her during the trials.
Giles Corey died from keeping his word and not putting one of his friends life out on the line. He knew that Thomas Putnam was a greedy man and wanted lots of land. Informing the court that Putnam was killing is neighbors for land.Putnam asked his daughter to accuse George Jacobs, so he could buy his land for auction.His death was brutal and harsh, after being pressed with more than 100 pounds on his chest, his final words were “More