1692 to 1775: Connecting the Salem Witch Trials and the Revolutionary Era

John Adams and his fellow revolutionaries were well aware of the injustices of the Salem witch trials, indeed some patriots, including Benjamin Franklin, had family involved in the trials and Marblehead native, Elbridge Gerry, surely had the victims of the witch trials in mind when he insisted upon a Bill of Rights which guaranteed people such rights as a speedy trial by an impartial jury, and the right to an attorney.

Join Emerson “Tad” Baker as he explores this interesting historical connection. Baker is a professor of History at Salem State University and has previously served as vice provost and dean. He is the award-winning author or co-author of six books on the history and archaeology of early New England, including A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience. His current book project explores the aftermath of the Salem witch trials. Baker has served as consultant and expert for programs on PBS, Smithsonian network, and the History Channel.

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