WHAT HAPPENED IN SALEM IN 1692: THE 'WITCHCRAFT CASES' THAT STILL HAUNT THE UNITED STATES
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✍️ The article discusses the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, which took place in 1692, where over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, and 20 were executed.
👉 The Salem witch trials took place in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. 👉 Over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, and 20 were executed. 👉 The trials were sparked by the strange behavior of two young girls, Elizabeth and Abigail. 👉 The accusations quickly snowballed, and soon dozens of people were accused of practicing witchcraft. 👉 The trials were marked by a lack of due process, and many of the accused were tortured into confessing.
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