Why Did The Salem Witch Trials Happen

The trials ended when the governor, Sir William Phips wife was accused of witchcraft in 1693. This was the last year the trials took place, and it was in January. He ordered that all accusations needed to stop. This was the compromise that then ended the Salem Witch Trials. The colony admitted in the end that the trials was a huge mistake. By May of 1693, all charges were cleared and everyone in jail that had been accused of witchcraft was freed. In the end 19 people were hung on Gallows Hill, an old man was pressed to death, and some people died in jail. Even two dogs were accused and killed. Over 200 people had been accused of witchcraft. By 1997 the court had declared the accusations unlawful and Judge Samuel Sewall apologized to all of