A concise yet detailed historical note about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, its participants, and background. Discusses the legal proceedings and explains changes which have occurred in the American justice system since then, with respect to the definition of acceptable evidence.

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salem, trials

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salem witch trials, salem witchcraft, tribunal, witch trials, witchcraft

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)