In what year did the Salem witch trials begin, leading to the execution of several people accused of witchcraft? 1692 1776 1620 1710 None What was the main evidence used to convict individuals of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials? DNA testing Spectral evidence Fingerprints Written confessions None Who was the first person executed during the Salem witch trials in 1692? Cotton Mather Sarah Good Bridget Bishop Rebecca Nurse None Which local minister played a significant role in fueling the hysteria of the Salem witch trials through his sermons and writings? Increase Mather Jonathan Edwards Cotton Mather John Winthrop None What ultimately led to the end of the Salem witch trials in 1693? The arrival of British soldiers The governor's intervention and banning of spectral evidence The lack of new accusations The rebuilding of the local church None Time's up
