... around the colonies and so persecution spread. If one was tried for being a witch a full jury was brought forth, and witnesses testified for any "devilish- behavior they might have seen. Bridget Bishop was a women tried and hanged after being found a witch. Charges against her were primarily for the playing of "shuffle board- in her tavern, such a game was forbidden. Along with ... Bridget Bishop were Rebecca Nurse, Sarah Good, Elizabeth How and Susanna Martin, all women tried and hanged for witchery. Several other accusations were made and several other people were hanged or pressed ....

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