The witchcraft trials in Salem
A. almost resulted in the revocation of Massachusetts's charter.
B. provided evidence of a decline in religious fervor.
C. led to prison terms, but no executions.
D. saw the original accusers recant their charges.
E. were unique in the history of colonial New England.
D
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A. a practice of burning certain areas to promote the speedy growth of new plants and flushing out game B. an act taken by farmers to destroy the crops of their competitors C. a process by which crops are burned to prevent the spread of disease D. the process by which people offer up burnt sacrifices to divine entities in the hope of receiving a good harvest in return
The Slavic people of the Rus are best known for
a. their defeat of Rurik, head of the Swedish Vikings, in 862. b. their preoccupation with cleanliness. c. their unflinching loyalty to the Roman Catholic church. d. founding the state that became known as Russia. e. their monastic tradition and practice of celibacy.
Under the leadership of Sir Edwin Sandys, the Virginia Company attempted to encourage migration to Virginia by all of the following means EXCEPT
A) providing settlers representation in a locally elected assembly. B) granting settlers private ownership of land to enhance their economic opportunity. C) initiating martial law to guarantee settlers social order and security. D) modifying the contract labor system.