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Colonial American History
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What Made the Sanfords So Dangerous to Puritans #colonial #religion
This episode explores the story of the Sanford family of Hartford, who were considered dangerous outliers in Puritan colonial New England due to their Quaker beliefs and unorthodox religious practices. The episode delves into the historical context and the potential reasons behind their persecution.
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The Darker Side of Colonial America Nobody Knows #darkhistory #uncovered
This episode explores the lesser-known Connecticut witch trials from 1647-1697, with a focus on the Hartford witch panic of 1662. The discussion sheds light on a darker side of Colonial America's history.
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Hartford witch panicThe Hartford witch panic refers to a localized outbreak of witchcraft accusations and trials that occurred in Hartford, Connecticut in 1662, part of the broader Connecticut witch trials (1647–1697) that predated the more famous Salem trials. Multiple people were accused, tried, and executed during this period of heightened fear and supernatural suspicion in the colonial settlement.QuakerismConnecticut Witch TrialsPuritanismreligious freedomReligious freedom is the legal and constitutional right to practice, change, or abstain from religious belief without government interference or persecution.
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