First the fear of the colonists, and second the Puritan way of life. Due to the previous witch hunts in Europe the colonists of America were already extremely superstitious and had a strong belief in the supernatural, especially witchcraft and witches. There was also a fear of witchcraft in Europe which was brought over with the colonists when they went across the sea to start new lives. The most superstitious group that moved over to America is the Puritans who immigrated in hope for religious freedom, but instead began the Salem Witch Trials. …show more content…
She would often were a red bodice looped with other bright colors which was very flashy for the time because most women wore drab colors and plain styles. Also, at her tavern she allowed young people to loudly play games of shuffleboard late in to the night. At her trial many people claimed she could assume the shape of animals. On the way to her trial, she glanced at the meeting house and part of it fell down. Many suspected witchcraft and she was quickly found guilty of witchcraft by the court and was sentenced to be hanged. On June 10, 1692 Bridget Bishop was the first to be hanged for witchcraft in Salem. Some of the judges that found Bridget guilty even appeared at her execution. One of the judges resigned after the hanging, because he felt that what he had done was wrong, he was then suspected of witchcraft; however, he was not found guilty. Most of the witches who were found guilty were hanged, however, one man who was accused of witchcraft died in a very different and shocking