What happens if an accused confessed to witchcraft?

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Evangeline Brown

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6 June, 19:23

What happens if an accused confessed to witchcraft?

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Rebekah Stanley · Answer 1

The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft-the Devil's magic-and 20 were executed. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated the families of those convicted.

Sanchez · Answer 2

The Accusers will be punished if found guilty by witnesses.

Explanation:

In the Salem Witch Trials, colonists that were accused of witchcraft did not have a lot of choice.

Salem was governed by English law during the time which ordered that if a grand jury handed up a true bill, which indicates that there is proof of misbehavior, the person would be punished and a formal trial by jury would commerce.

In formal trial, the accused were not entitled to lawyers but were allowed to directly ask witnesses and accusers questions. This mostly did not work out in the favour of the accused person because they were emotionally equipped enough to defend themselves against the accusation of witchcraft. or not educated enough to defend themselves.