Lecture 14: Salem Witch Trials and Fear of Dissent
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Step into the chilling chaos of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692, where fear and suspicion tore through a Puritan community. Explore how accusations of witchcraft spiraled into mass hysteria, targeting dissenters and outsiders in a society gripped by paranoia. From spectral evidence to public executions, uncover the dark forces—religious, social, and political—that fueled this infamous chapter. Join us for a haunting tale of fear, power, and the perils of dissent in early America!
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