Today's installment concludes Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth published in 1877.If
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
Salem Witchcraft Trials
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Gathering Climate of Superstition.IntroductionAmong the people of
Boston Established
Today's installment concludes The Great Puritan Migration to New England,our selection from History of New England by John G. Palfrey published in
Organizing the New Settlers
After a sufficient pause for deliberation and conference concerning the forms of organization of the new society, the subject of an ecclesiastical
The New Puritan Settlers Arrive
After all of the organizational preparations had been made, the wave of new settlers sailed.Continuing The Great Puritan Migration to New