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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  • fangirl15
    fangirl15약 4년
    this is really dark
    • legogenius2010
      legogenius2010약 4년
      in salem there where actual spirits of those who passed away during the trials
      • banapyfefabo
        banapyfefabo약 4년
        this was really dark
        • trader_thegamer
          trader_thegamer약 4년
          yea its really dark.
          • trader_thegamer
            trader_thegamer약 4년
            I feel bad for sarah and the other people who were mistaken for witches.
        • adahmi
          adahmi약 4년
          The Salem witch trials were an unfortunate thing that happened.
          • vokowodurida
            vokowodurida약 4년
            amazing
            • zenalosoziza
              zenalosoziza약 4년
              omg
              • lujedacovofo
                lujedacovofo약 4년
                this was dark!!!
              • flowergirl234
                flowergirl234약 4년
                Wow!
                • cute_raindrop
                  cute_raindrop약 4년
                  Witches aren't real. I think these people just wanted to throw these people out.
                  • alya623456
                    alya623456약 4년
                    I understand what your saying,but i mean witches could be real and no one would know because when people thought they were real this happened.
                    • vekojuhy-160192104702
                      vekojuhy-160192104702약 4년
                      Yeah. Why would they belive one person but not another
                      • adahmi
                        adahmi약 4년
                        I agree.
                        • kate8
                          kate8약 4년
                          Ya I think they just needed someone to blame for their problems so that they could take their anger out on them
                        • fieldhockey31
                          fieldhockey31약 4년
                          I went to Salem, MA before and it was cool to see the history but sad because of all the innocent people who died.

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