Norton claims that the Salem witch crisis would not have happened if King William’s War hadn’t taken place. How does this thesis challenge previous academic literature on the crisis? Are you convinced by her claim? Using specific examples from the text, explain why or why not.

What errors did the English make in their dealings with the Wabanakis? What, in your opinion, is one thing they could have done to avert King William’s War?

What does the book reveal about the legal system and justice in colonial America? How does it compare with the contemporary justice system?