Examples of French Colonial architecture in the United States and Canada. Ursuline Convent in New Orleans, built c. 1752. It is the oldest-surviving building from the French colonial period in New Orleans.
smithsonian.com. The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraftâthe Devil's magicâand 20 were executed. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated the families of those convicted.ore than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraftâthe Devil's magicâand 20 were executed. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated the families of those convicted.
The witch trials were held in Salem, Massachusetts, from June to October 1692. Fourteen women and five men were hanged after a court found them guilty of practicing witchcraft.he witch trials were held in Salem, Massachusetts, from June to October 1692. Fourteen women and five men were hanged after a court found them guilty of practicing witchcraft.