concept   salem witch trials

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) United States (1) Modern witchcraft movements (1) Scholars of early American history (1) Wiccan community (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 salem witch trials United States The Salem witch trials were a historical event in colonial Massachusetts viewed as a cautionary tale of mass hysteria and injustice in the United States. 12
2 salem witch trials Modern witchcraft movements The Salem witch trials are often cited as a historical example of witch persecution in modern discussions about religious freedom within the modern witchcraft movement. 1
3 salem witch trials Scholars of early American history The Salem witch trials are considered a significant event in the development of legal and social systems in the American colonies by scholars of early American history. 1
4 salem witch trials Wiccan community The Wiccan community views the Salem witch trials as a tragic persecution and a symbol of religious intolerance. 1