Would you be accused of witchcraft if you lived in the 1600s?
Don’t be too quick to say no! Over 200 people were accused of being witches during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, and 19 of them were executed. So, you could easily have been one of them if you made a few mistakes like those poor souls did. Let’s break it down.
First, if you’re not familiar with the Salem Witch Trials, here’s a quick recap: In 1692, a group of young girls started acting strangely and blamed it on their neighbors by accusing them of being witches. This set off a wave of prosecutions known as the Salem Witch Trials. (The trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts, hence the name.)
Now, the real question is, would you survive one of these trials? Picture this: your neighbor is spreading rumors that you’re working with the devil in your basement and that you’re an evil witch. The judge catches wind of it and orders you to court to defend yourself. Could you prove your innocence?
If you think you’d just hire a lawyer and rationally argue your way out of it, think again. Back in the 1600s, people could accuse you of witchcraft simply for having a strange pet or keeping some odd-looking bottles of green juice in your home. Surviving a Salem Witch Trial was no small feat.
To help you find out if you’d make it through, we’ve created the Salem Witch Trial Quiz. It’s a fun, 15-question quiz that—if you answer honestly—will tell you whether or not you’d be able to plead not guilty in one of these intense prosecutions. Ready to find out your fate? Give it a try!
