READ: Ann Putnam's Apology

Ann Putnam's Apology Statement

Twelve-year-old Ann Putnam was in many ways the leader of the “circle girls,” the young girls whose accusations sparked the Salem witch trials. By the time the witch hunt was over, Ann had accused 62 people. In the coming years, she would have a difficult life. Both her parents died, leaving her to raise her nine brothers and sisters on her own. But she did something none of the other circle girls would do—publicly acknowledge her role in the trials. In 1706 she stood before the church as the pastor read her apology. 

As you read this apology, imagine what you would say if you were in her shoes.  Is this apology enough? Was justice served?


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