Historical story

When did the Salem witch trials begin. How?

When did the Salem witch trials begin?

The Salem witch trials began in February 1692 in Salem Village, Massachusetts.

How did the Salem witch trials begin?

The trials began when a group of young girls in Salem Village began exhibiting strange behavior, including fits, screaming, and accusing others of witchcraft. One of the girls accused Tituba, a slave from Barbados, of practicing witchcraft. This accusation sparked a wave of hysteria and fear in the community, and many people were accused of witchcraft based on rumors, hearsay, and spectral evidence (testimony about dreams or visions).