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Salem Witch Trials Executions

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The tragic events of the Salem Witch Trials are often recalled with horrific images of accused witches being burned at the stake. However, the true methods of execution were quite different.

What People Remember

Many people incorrectly believe that those convicted during the Salem Witch Trials were burned at the stake.

What's Actually True

No one was burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials. The most common method of execution was hanging. One man, Giles Corey, was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea.

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#salem witch trials#colonial america#witchcraft#executions#massachusetts

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