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From what I have read, salem's name was derived from the islamic word salam which means peace. the extra "A" was replaced with an "E" and thus the word salem was born hence the phrase, "salem the city of peace". If I am wrong please feel free to correct me. If not then I am glad I have tought you something.
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Why did the Salem witch trials spread?
Panic has a tendenacy to do that. Salem isn't one an island or surrounded by mountains. It borders other towns. Gossip and fear in Salem spreads to those towns, which sread them to the other towns they border.
What is the setting of the Salem witch trials?
The Salem Witch Trials is NOT a title for a book. It is the name that describes a witch hysteria, a witch hunt and witch trials that occurred in 1692 in Salem Massachusetts and other towns in Essex County.
What were all the cities involved in the Salem Witch Trials?
cities involved in the Salem witch trials were Salem, denver, washinton d.c., and p-town!! EDIT: Three of those didn't exist yet. Cities and Towns involved were Salem Town, Salem Village, Andover, Topsfield, Beverly, Marblehead and Boston.
What is the current name of the original city of Salem Massachusetts?
Salem...
When did Salem change its name?
Salem, Massachusetts was first named Salem in 1629. Before that, it was known as Naumkeag.
How did Winston-Salem get its name?
Two towns, 'Winston' and 'Salem' merged in 1913.
Is Winston Salem and Salem the same?
No there are cities named Salem, such as Salem, OR. Winston-Salem was formed by two towns merging, Winston and Salem.
Is Winston Salem was name after a Muslim?
No. Winston-Salem was formed when two towns, 'Winston' and 'Salem' merged in 1913. Winston was named for Revolutionary War hero Joseph Winston. Salem comes from the Hebrew Shalom for "peace".
Why did the Salem witch trials spread?
Panic has a tendenacy to do that. Salem isn't one an island or surrounded by mountains. It borders other towns. Gossip and fear in Salem spreads to those towns, which sread them to the other towns they border.
What are major towns in the Massachusetts?
Some of the major towns I found were Salem and Bosten.
In what towns is the concluding act IV set?
salem
Many of the Salem Village farming families believed that Salem Towns thriving economy made it too?
individualistic
What towns did abraham live in?
Washington, DC, Springfield, IL and New Salem, IL were the towns where Lincoln lived.
Why is Salem name Salem?
Salem was named after Michal Salem
How was Salem villages and Salem towns different?
Salem Town was much more prosperous in food, money, business, etc. compared to Salem Village. Most of the accused lived in Salem Town, and most of the accusers lived in Salem Village. The reason of this is jealousy.
What state would you find the towns of Portland Salem and Hood River?
Oregon
What is the birth name of Salem Tutt Whitney?
Salem Tutt Whitney's birth name is Salem Tutt.
