Salem Flashcards
How many people were killed in the Salem trials
20
How many people were accused in the Salem trials
200
What policies did Andros pass that contributed to his unpopularity?
New taxes on import and export duties. Made landownership titles defunct meaning Puritan landowners had to pay to take back land ownership. Restriction on the number of town meetings.
What was the Glorious revolution?
The Deposition of James II and replacement by his daughter Mary II and her husband, William III of Orange,
What was the immediate consequence of the Glorious Revolution in Salem?
The colonists who felt resentment against James and his governors revolted against Andros.
Who led the rebels against Andros?
Cotton and Increase Mather
Who rules Massachusetts immediately after Andros?
It was governed by a council comprising of Andros’ former agents as well as former leaders of the colony and high profile Puritans.
What did King William enforce to prevent religious rule in Massachusetts?
Voting eligibility based on property ownership rather than religious denomination.
All officials to be appointed by the crown rather than elected.
Governor could block any laws passed by the council.
How may the accusers have been effected by Indian attacks?
They may have suffered trauma over loss of friends, neighbours or family.
What war coincided with the Salem Hunts?
The second Indian War which was a part of the wider 9 years war.
How did the Puritans view the Indians?
As Devil-worshippers who were doing everything they could to prevent the creation of a godly society.
Who were the Indians allied with?
The French and the Spanish
What was the population growth rate of the colony?
3% per year
What were the consequences of the navigation acts?
Goods imported to England and its territories had to be imported on English ships. All crews of English ships had to have half of their crew be English.
What did the restrictive acts placed on Massachusetts by Britain do?
Reduced the amount of money and resources that into Massachusetts because it was directed towards England. Farmers had to diversify crops as it was hard to export grain.
Under what system was Massachusetts generally governed?
As a theocracy.
What was the population of Salem town and Salem village?
Over 600
Describe Salem Village
A largely agricultural society made up of mainly staunch Puritans.
Describe Salem Town.
More open to the outside world and less reliant on agriculture.
Why did the town not break away from the village?
They were reliant on the agricultural produce of the village so resisted breaking apart.
Who were the main families of the town and village and what was their role within the hunts?
Village- Putnams who led many of the accusations.
Town- Porters who tried to end the witch craze.
What was Cotton Mather’s role in the hunts?
He was a convincing preacher when it came to witchcraft. He published a book in 1689 which acted as an inspiration and guide to those who carried out the trials?
What was the name of Cotton Mather’s book?
Memorable Providences relating to Witchcrafts and Possessions
Outline the Goodwin possessions.
A witchcraft case that happened in 1688. Mary Glover’s daughter swore at Martha Goodwin who suffered fits and witchcraft was blamed. Glover’s house was searched and dolls were found. Glover failed to recite the lord’s prayer and she was hanged.
