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Vocabulary:
- Doubt = not believe something
- Regret = feel sorry for bad actions
- Apologize = say sorry for something wrong
Story:
Near the end of 1692, some judges and ministers begin to doubt the girls’ stories. Too many respected people are being accused. The governor finally stops the trials.
In 1697, the colony holds a special day of fasting and prayer to show regret. Later, in the early 1700s, the government gives money to some families to apologize for the harm.
People begin to understand how fear and unfair trials can destroy a community.
Comprehension Questions:
19. When do leaders first show regret?
- A. Late 1692, the day after the trials end
- B. 1697, with a special day of fasting and prayer
- C. 1705, during a new election campaign
- D. 1715, after a royal visit
20. How does the government try to apologize?
- A. Building a new church in every village
- B. Giving money to some families in the early 1700s
- C. Offering free food for one winter
- D. Creating a holiday to celebrate the trials