Salem: Fact Or Fiction

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1. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft. Fact or Fiction?

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Fact: Only 20 of the 200 were actually executed.

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Salem: Fact Or Fiction - Quiz

The excitement is building for WGN America's dramatic series 'Salem.' The drama debuts Sunday, April 20th on WGN America at 10 p. M. In honor of the show, we wanted to test your Salem Witch trial knowledge. Take our fact or fiction quiz below courtesy of Source: Smithsonian.... see moreCom www. Salemwitchmuseum. Com “ see less

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2. Only women were accused of witchcraft. Fact or Fiction?

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Fiction: Men were accused as well. In one famous case, a man named Giles Corey was accused, but he would not say whether he was guilty or not. Many believe this case was a main factor in what now is known as "Pleading the 5th," keeping silent to avoid incriminating oneself.

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3. Those accused of being witches weren't from Salem. Fact or Fiction?

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Fact: While the trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts, most of the accused were from Danvers, one town over. (Although, that town was once known as Salem Village)

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4. Witches in Salem were burned at the stake. Fact or Fiction?

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Fiction: While burning at the stake was practiced in England, those executed during the Salem witch trials were hanged.

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5. The Salem witch trials last for over 10 years. Fact or Fiction?  

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Fiction: The trials only last a few months from June of 1692 to September of 1692.

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More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft. Fact or...
Only women were accused of witchcraft. Fact or Fiction?
Those accused of being witches weren't from Salem. Fact or...
Witches in Salem were burned at the stake. Fact or Fiction?
The Salem witch trials last for over 10 years. Fact or Fiction? ...
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