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Condemning Witchery
English law acknowledges witchcraft as a capital offense. This means the crime could be punished by death. University of Missouri-Kansas City -
Witch Texts Released
Cotton Mather publishes Memorable Providences, Relating to Witchcrafts and Possessions. This exposed Salemites to witchcraft. Memorable Providences, Relating to Witchcrafts and Possessions -
First Symptoms
Abigail Williams and Elizabeth Parris begin acting strangely. Shortly after, other young girls of Salem act the same. University of Missouri-Kansas City -
You Have The Right To Remain Silent...
Tituba, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osborne are charged for witchcraft. University of Missouri-Kansas City -
In my medical opinion...
A local doctor, Dr. Griggs, examines the afflicted girls and suggests there may be foul play involved in the form of witchcraft. University of Missouri-Kansas City -
The Blalme Game
After being pressured by the townspeople to name their accusers, the girls incriminate Tituba,Sarah Good, and Sarah Osborne. These three women were on the fringe of soceity, and weren't well resepected in the village. This made them easy targets.
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Tituba Confesses
Magistrates Hathorne and Corwin examine Tituba, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osborne for any evidence of witchcraft, most noteably "witch teats". Tituba confesses and names Good and Osborne as her cohorts. Then, the women are sent to a Boston prison.
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Martha Corey Arrested
A warrant is issued for Martha Corey's arrest. Abigail Williams also accuses Rebecca Nurse. Salem Witch Trials -
Rebecca Nurse is Summoned
Rebecca Nurse is called to appear in front of the magistrates. Salem Witch Trials -
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Sarah Cloyce
After trying to defend her sister, Rebecca Nurse, Sarah Cloyce is accused of being a witch. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
The Proctors
Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce are examined by the Magistrates. After protesting the examination of his wife, John Proctor, becomes the first man accused of witchcraft and is arrested. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
Mary Warren
Mary Warren, one of the afflicted girls, revokes her accusations of the Proctors. She also confesses the other girls were lying. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
Giles Corey
GIles Corey is accused of being a witch by Ann Putnam. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
What I Meant To Say Was...
Bridget Bishop, Abigail Hobbs, Giles Corey, and Marry Warren are examined. Hobbs confesses, and Mary Warren recants. She claimed she was lying, and rejoined the girls. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
More Examinations
Magistrates Hathorne and Corwin examine Nehemiah Abbott, William and Deliverance Hobbs, Edward and Sarah Bishop, Mary Easty, Mary Black, Sarah Wildes, and Mary English. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
Sarah Osborne Dies
Corwin and Hawthorne examine George Jacobs Sr., and his granddaughter, Margret. Sarah Osborne dies in prison. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
Bridget Bishop
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Death Row
Rebecca Nurse, Susannah Martin, Sarah Wildes, Sarah Good, and Elizabeth Howe are all tired and found guilty. They are sentanced to die. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
Hangings
Rebecca Nurse, Susannah Martin, Sarah Wildes, Sarah Good, and Elizabeth Howe are hanged at Gallow's Hill. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
More Hangings
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Elizabeth Proctor Is Spared
George Jacobs Sr., Martha Carrier, George Burroughs, John Proctor, and John Willard are hanged. Elizabeth is spared because she is pregnant. Univeristy of Missouri - Kansas City -
More Witches Found Guilty
Martha Corey, Mary Easty, Alice Parker, Ann Pudeator, Dorcas Hoar and Mary Bradbury are pronounced guilty, and sentanced to death by hanging. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
More Guilty Verdicts
Margaret Scott, Wilmott Redd, Samuel Wardwell, Mary Parker, Abigail Faulkner, Rebecca Earnes, Mary Lacy, Ann Foster and Abigail Hobbs are tried and sentenced to hang. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
"More Weight"
After refusing to enter a plea, Giles Corey is sentanced to death by pressing. Corey dies after two days under weight. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
Hangings
Martha Cory, Margaret Scott, Mary Easty, Alice Parker, Ann Pudeator, Willmott Redd, Samuel Wardwell, and Mary Parker are killed. Hoar is saved by confessing. University of Missouri - Kansas City -
The Dies Committee
The Dies Committee, which later is known as the House Un-American Activities Committee, if formed to investigate suspicious activity in the United States. Originally, it targeted Nazi sympathizers however, it becomes exclusive to Communist threat later on. Red Scare -
Iron Curtain Speech
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivers his famous "Iron Curtain" speech. He declares that an "iron curtain", or communism, has decended across Europe. Red Scare -
Truman Doctrine
President Truman requests funding to support the government of Greece in surpressing its Communist insergents. He also defined Communism anywhere in the world as a threat to American society. Red Scare -
Hollywood
The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigating Communist activity in Hollywood. Red Scare -
Black Listing
The Motion Picture Association confirms the blacklisting of The Hollywood Ten from the film industry. Red Scare -
McCarthy Speech
Senator Joseph McCarthy gives a speech claiming he has a list of individuals of whom "appear to be either card-carrying members or certainly loyal to the Communist Party". Red Scare -
McCarthy Hearings
The Army-McCarthy hearings begin. The hearings were broadcast live in their entirety by ABC. Red Scare -
McCarthy Censured
The United States Senate censures McCarthy for "conduct contrary to Senatorial tradition". Red Scare
