Witchcraft in New England
In the 17th century in North America, everyone strongly believed that Satan was on earth and active. Witchcraft is the practice of witches; magic, sorcery or the use or supernatural powers to influence or predict events. The Massachusetts Bay Colony followed British law, and the practice of witchcraft was a felony. All convictions meant that they were partnered with the Devil and the result was execution. “There were at least 100 of witchcraft before 1692, but they were more isolated” says Alison D’Amario, Director of Education for the Salem Witch Museum. This British law maintained by saying everyone had to belong to, and worship, the church of England. The worship of anything else was a crime, this was not the
In the 17th century in North America, everyone strongly believed that Satan was on earth and active. Witchcraft is the practice of witches; magic, sorcery or the use or supernatural powers to influence or predict events. The Massachusetts Bay Colony followed British law, and the practice of witchcraft was a felony. All convictions meant that they were partnered with the Devil and the result was execution. “There were at least 100 of witchcraft before 1692, but they were more isolated” says Alison D’Amario, Director of Education for the Salem Witch Museum. This British law maintained by saying everyone had to belong to, and worship, the church of England. The worship of anything else was a crime, this was not the