Today's installment concludes Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth published in 1877.If
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Opinions Change at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
When the new court proceeded to hold a special term at Salem for the continuation of the witch trials a decided alteration in public feeling became
Condemned and Hanged at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
The new court, thus organized, proceeded to Salem, and commenced operations.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the
The Salem Witchcraft Trials Begin
The accused were held with their arms extended and hands open, lest by the least motion of their fingers they might inflict torments on their victims,
Mathers’ Attitudes Prepares Way for Salem Witchcraft Trials
In which Hildreth snarks both Mathers' superstitious teachings and their real devotion to God.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection
La Salle’s Wild Scheme of Invading Mexico
Unless we assume that his scheme of invading Mexico was thrown out as a bait to the King, it is hard to reconcile it with the supposition of mental
Salem Witchcraft Trials
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Gathering Climate of Superstition.IntroductionAmong the people of
Erie Canal’s Importance
Today's installment concludes Erie Canal Opens,our selection from The Building of the Erie Canal essay by William H. Seward published in .If you
Plans for Erie Canal to Be Part of National System of Waterways
He noticed that efforts on the part of Illinois to connect the river of that name with Lake Michigan, and those of Ohio to unite with Lake Erie the