Salem Witch Trials - An important series of events , which appear as one of the darkest times in American history - It began in late February 1692 and lasted through April, 1693 in Salem Town, Salem Village and more places in Massachusetts. They were associated witch arrests and prosecutions of the people, who were supposed to be associated with witchcraft. - The events are closely linked to the religious, social and economical context of contemporary Puritan Salem.