America's First Conspiracy | The Salem Witch Trials

#history #americanhistory #salem #halloween #conspiracy #massachusetts

Everyone knows the story of The Salem Witch Trials- a small Colonial town was overran with paranoia, fear, and accusations of witchcraft. Right? Well, hat's certainly what we've all been taught- but I'm here to tell you that the true story is far more complex. The Devil is in the details... The Salem Witch Trials were one of the greatest examples of a justice system corrupted by lies, collusion, and conspiracy to exploit the system for personal gain.

A pious, 'fire and brimstone' preacher built up a culture of fear, accusation, and mistrust in a community that was already at each other's throats before his arrival in the late 1600's. He believes that the Devil is lurking around every corner- waiting for any opportunity to temp the souls of the people of Salem, Massachusetts. Witchcraft and magic are the Devil's means to this end- and he believes that witchcraft is abundant in the newly established American Colonies. Everything reaches its boiling point when his 9 year old daughter and 12 year old niece begin exhibiting strange behaviors...

Sit back and enjoy as I break down the people, their actions, and their motivations to grow a deeper understanding of what truly happened in Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous Witch Trials.

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As always- thanks for hanging out.
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[nou]

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[cs]

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[Wolf_Avery]

I could only imagine how big of a rush those girls got from the drama. Makes me wonder how many others back then got bored and made up stories.

[MHGL]

"And they were kids, so, at the time, too dumb to realize their actions have consequences."
Plenty of adults too dumb to realize that, as well.

[kevinwahl]

Notably, if you arrested someone the arrestee had to pay for their jailing everyday. Many accused women were landowners so their imprisonment would result in their land being confiscated.

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[kimmusa]

Heading to Salem next week...needed this background research 😊

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[craig]

I've seen many a documentary about the salem witch trials. I must say, your point of view is spot on! Amazing job!