The Crucible 2, 3, and 4 (copy)

Salem Witch Trials

A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693.

Deputy Governor

The second-ranking official in a colonial government, often acting as the governor in the governor's absence.

Compact with Lucifer

Alleged agreement made with the Devil, often mentioned in witchcraft trials as a sign of witchcraft.

Commandments

Moral and religious laws, such as the Ten Commandments, that are central to Christian beliefs.

Poppet

A small doll or figure used in witchcraft trials as evidence of witchcraft or harmful magic.

Deposition

A formal statement given under oath, often used as evidence in legal proceedings.

Invisible Crime

A crime that is not easily observed or proven, such as witchcraft, which lacks tangible evidence.

Confession

An admission of guilt or wrongdoing, often used to avoid punishment or as a form of repentance.

Rebellion in Andover

Rumored uprising or resistance in the town of Andover, possibly related to the Salem Witch Trials.

Lechery

Unrestrained or excessive indulgence in sexual activity, often used to describe adultery or lustful behavior.