Historical story

How are the witches put to death during Salem witch trial?

The Salem witch trials, which occurred in Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693, resulted in the arrest and imprisonment of over 200 people accused of witchcraft. Of these, 20 individuals, mostly women, were put to death. The primary method of execution for those convicted of witchcraft during the Salem trials was hanging. This method was commonly used as punishment for capital crimes during those times and was employed during the trials without regard to gender or social status. The accused witches were usually tied to a long rope secured to a tree branch or a makeshift gallows and hanged until death.