Dbq Salem Witch Trials
I am writing this report today to explain the major reasons behind the horrific witchcraft trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in the years 1692 and 1693. For years this event has been ignored. However, after analyzing the evidence in the case, I have some startling news to share. First, I will explain to you several theories that make the most sense. Then, I will tell you what I believe caused the Salem community to respond in such a cruel and violent way. Could a disease have caused the accusations? A fungus named ergot can infect rye grain. Ergot grows in very warm and damp places. Symptoms from ergot poisoning, also known as ergotism, are seizures, convulsions, hallucinations, pinching, biting, or burning sensations. Ergot
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Life as a Puritan child was miserable. Children had many responsibilities and barely any time to play with toys. Many activities such as playing with toys, exercising your brain with mind games, and playing with friends was viewed as “sinful”. Children were taught about witchcraft, the devil, and evil spirits in the 1600’s. Such strict rules could have made kids act out witchcraft for their own amusement. Could boredom have struck the Salem community? There wasn’t much to do in Salem. Puritans had very strict beliefs not only for adults but for children to. For girls the restrictions were worse because they were viewed as weak. Reading and attending small circles to attend storytelling was common. They use to talk among themselves about witches and other witchcraft. For Puritans this was the main source of entertainment. There are many different theories on the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Ergot poisoning, strict rules, jealousy, and boredom could have all been reasons for the cruel accusations. Ergot poisoning has many reasons on why it could have caused such horrific actions. Jealousy also has many reasons on why it could have been what caused the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Although ergot poisoning and boredom are the most likely theory, jealousy and strict rules could have contributed to these actions. What’s your
Life as a Puritan child was miserable. Children had many responsibilities and barely any time to play with toys. Many activities such as playing with toys, exercising your brain with mind games, and playing with friends was viewed as “sinful”. Children were taught about witchcraft, the devil, and evil spirits in the 1600’s. Such strict rules could have made kids act out witchcraft for their own amusement. Could boredom have struck the Salem community? There wasn’t much to do in Salem. Puritans had very strict beliefs not only for adults but for children to. For girls the restrictions were worse because they were viewed as weak. Reading and attending small circles to attend storytelling was common. They use to talk among themselves about witches and other witchcraft. For Puritans this was the main source of entertainment. There are many different theories on the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Ergot poisoning, strict rules, jealousy, and boredom could have all been reasons for the cruel accusations. Ergot poisoning has many reasons on why it could have caused such horrific actions. Jealousy also has many reasons on why it could have been what caused the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Although ergot poisoning and boredom are the most likely theory, jealousy and strict rules could have contributed to these actions. What’s your