Massachusetts 8th Graders Instigate Legislation To Clear The Name Of The Final Salem "Witch"

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An artist's illustration of the Salem witch trials courtroom (Credit: Public domain,/Wikimedia Commons)

The infamous Salem witch trials, which took place in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693, were a dark period in America's legal history. More than 200 people were wrongfully accused of practicing witchcraft, and 20 were executed. In the 328 years since, most of the accused have been cleared of any crimes. However, for reasons unknown, Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who was just 22 at the time, was never pardoned. Now, thanks to the hard work of an eighth-grade class from North Andover Middle School, MA, her name may finally be cleared.

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  • sokeefe_forever
    sokeefe_forever3년 이상
    This is really sad. I mean some people back then practiced witchcraft, but most that were put to death didn't. There was no proof at all. I'm glad that people actually take the time to investigate before sentencing to anything nowadays.
    • zarkinpants
      zarkinpants3년 이상
      Feel sad
      • rogue_warrior
        rogue_warrior3년 이상
        its all because of they're religious belief's
        • rogue_warrior
          rogue_warrior3년 이상
          that's sad
          • rogue_warrior
            rogue_warrior3년 이상
            why!! is that a thing the witch trials
            • breathofthewild
              breathofthewild3년 이상
              It's so sad that they mistook all of these innocent women for witches!
              • songunicorn17
                songunicorn173년 이상
                This is dark! So creepy and sad! I'm getting chills
                • gehumuzejypi
                  gehumuzejypi3년 이상
                  thats so sad how all of those people died
                  • gehumuzejypi
                    gehumuzejypi3년 이상
                    that is really sad that all of those people died
                    • alya623456
                      alya6234563년 이상
                      This is really interesting, yet sad at the time

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