Hisory 109 (Hist109)

Salem’s Bewitching History" by Anahi Deloya is a brief yet powerful overview of the Salem Witch Trials (1692–1693). It explores how fear, superstition, and false accusations, sparked by a group of young girls and fueled by community tensions, led to the imprisonment and execution of innocent people. The essay highlights key figures like Tituba, Sarah Good, and John Proctor, and explains how unreliable “spectral evidence” drove the trials. Eventually, public outcry and legal reform end...