Salem: End of the Hunt

Question 1

What was Increase Mather’s work that was published in Sept 1692?

Answer 1

Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits and Prosecuting Men

Question 2

When did Increase Mather publish “Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits and Prosecuting Men”?

Answer 2

Sept 1692

Question 3

What did Increase Mather’s work “Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits and Prosecuting Men” inculde?

Answer 3

• Does not reject notion of witchcraft but argues genuine cases are rare & much evidence was dubious
• Gave a no. sermons that were supportive of the trials but critical of spectral evidence

Question 4

What was the impact of Increase Mather’s work “Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits and Prosecuting Men”?

Answer 4

Godly Puritans began to heed his warnings & the no. accusations declined

Question 5

Who issued a general pardon in 1693?

Answer 5

Governor Phips

Question 6

When did Governor Phips issue the general pardon?

Answer 6

1693

Question 7

What did Governor Phips do in his general pardon?

Answer 7

He officially excused eight people whom Stoughton had condemned to die in the latest round of trials

Question 8

When was a New Superior Court of Judicature established in Salem?

Answer 8

January 1693

Question 9

Who was William Stoughton?

Answer 9

Chief justice of the courts & is appointed by Phips to deal with the witches

Often remembered as a religious zealot