What were the effects of the Salem Witch Trials?

The Salem Witch Trials occurred from 1692-1693. When the Trials were officially stopped in May of 1693, many thought it was over and nothing would become of it. However, The Salem Witch Trials had left a lasting effect on the world, that still exists to this day. read more

I agree that the Salem Witch Trials did not have a large effect on American society. The Salem Witch Trials ended almost as soon as they begun. People attribute many causes to the reason why the Salem Witch Trials eve started. These reasons range all the way from economic hardship to teenage boredom. read more

Long Term Effects In the long term, obviously the impact of the hysteria the Salem Witch Trials has not gone away. It is a focus in all major book publishers' literature series. read more