1. Salem Witch Trials
The puritans split from the church of England in 1663. ... By keeping a strong connection between Church & State, the Puritans were able to control most of the colonies activity until the end of the 17th century. ... In 1689 the village established a Covenant Church with Rev. ... Though the two protested their own innocence, Tituba unraveled a confession of meeting with the devil and stating there were still other witches in the neighborhood. ... But by the end of March, Church members Martha Cory and Rebecca Nurse were also arrested, examined and jailed. ...
- Word Count: 958
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School