The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. The trials resulted in the execution of twenty people, fourteen of whom were women, and the imprisonment of many others. The witchcraft hysteria began when a group of girls in Salem Village began experiencing mysterious symptoms such as fits, screaming, and hallucinations. In an attempt to explain these events, the girls accused their neighbors and others in the community of practicing witchcraft. The accusations quickly spread, and soon dozens of people were being arrested and brought to trial. The trials themselves were heavily influenced by the belief in supernatural phenomena and the Devil's presence in daily life.
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Other stories included are By the Light of the Halloween Moon; A Dark, Dark Tale; Georgie; The Witch in the Cherry Tree; The Three-Legged Cat; The Three Robbers; and Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain. Jack and the Beanstalk , read by Lenny Henry Goldilocks and the Three Bears , read by Sheridan Smith Puss in Boots , read by Lenny Henry Snow White , read by Sheridan Smith.
The trials themselves were heavily influenced by the belief in supernatural phenomena and the Devil's presence in daily life. The accused were subjected to interrogations and examinations where their supposed connections to witchcraft were explored. Spectral evidence, which involved testimonies of supposed interactions with the accused in the form of dreams or visions, was also used as evidence.
A very brave witch : and more great Halloween stories for kids! / Scholastic ; Weston Woods Studios, Inc.
A very brave witch / written by Alison McGhee ; illustrated by Harry Bliss -- A dark, dark tale / . written and illustrated by Ruth Brown -- By the light of the Halloween moon / written by Caroline Stutson ; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes -- Georgie / written and illustrated by Robert Bright -- The witch in the cherry tree / written by Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Jenny Williams -- The three robbers / written and illustrated by Tomi Ungerer -- The three-legged cat / written by Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Jonathan Allen -- Little Tim and the brave sea Captain / written and illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. Read More
Georgie: Narrator: David DeVries. By the light of the Halloween moon: Narrator: Sherry Stringfield. A very brave witch: Narrator: Elle FanningA little witch wants to know what humans are actually like, so she sets out on an adventure to find . out. Other stories included are: By the Light of the Halloween Moon; A Dark, Dark Tale; Georgie; The Witch in the Cherry Tree; The Three-Legged Cat; The Three Robbers; and Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain. Read More
Ages 3-9.| Subject: | Witches -- Juvenile drama Halloween -- Juvenile drama |
| Genre: | Animated films Children's films Short films |
| Additional Title: | Very brave witch. Dark, dark tale. By the light of the Halloween moon. Georgie. Witch in the cherry tree. Three robbers. Three-legged cat. Little Tim and the brave Sea Captain. |
Citation: McGhee, Alison. "A very brave witch : and more great Halloween stories for kids!." United States : Distributed by New Video, 2009.
The trials were characterized by a lack of due process, with the accused often being denied legal representation and subjected to unfair procedures. The courts relied heavily on hearsay and circumstantial evidence, and fear and hysteria fueled the proceedings. Many innocent people were accused and forced to confess under duress or out of fear for their own lives. The trials came to an end when the governor of Massachusetts intervened and put an end to the proceedings. In the years following, the community of Salem faced harsh criticism for the injustice and hysteria that had taken place. The trials remain a dark chapter in American history, serving as a reminder of the dangers of fear, mass hysteria, and the power of unfounded accusations..
Reviews for "Witch Hunts in History: A Closer Look at the Salem Witch Trials"
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