witch trials in colonial america
The witch trials in colonial America refers to a series of legal proceedings conducted in the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily in the New England colonies, to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of practicing witchcraft. These trials often resulted in the execution of accused witches based on religious and superstitious beliefs.
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