Execution Scatter Plot
Scatter Plot of Executions 1692
The scatter plot of executions shows the beginning of executions in June, when the Court of Oyer and Terminer began its work. Following June, there is a progression of executions from July through September and a dramatic turnaround in October, when Governor Phips dismissed the Court and refused to sanction further executions.
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