SOCL 3371 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Incorporation Of The Bill Of Rights, Sarah Osborne, Equal Protection Clause
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1692- third major religious crisis salem has to deal with within a short period of time. Home of reverend parris in salem, ma. Young girls into magic, girls start to exhibit crazy behavior, doctor can"t do anything for the girls, declares them possessed witchcraft. Practicing witchcraft means you are making a pact with the devil, turning against god and following the devil. People begin to visit the town and notice the girls strange behavior, declare it witchcraft. Complaint: three individuals are accused of being witches, signing with the devil. Tituba- slave from west indies, a cook in the reverend"s house. Sarah good- single woman with children wondering the streets panhandling, not friendly. Sarah osborne- owns property from 1st now dead husband, now married, cohabiting (living together) before marriage. Witchcraft is viewed as a habitual offense. Idea that the pact with the devil means the devil comes into your body, specter in one place and your body in another.
