How did location affect Salem?
Salem was a divided town in the 1690's, with social, and economical classes keeping people apart. Salem had two main parts, Salem Town, and Salem Village. They were both part of Salem Town but the difference between the two of them was that the settlers in Salem Village were mostly poor farmers who made food mostly to keep their family alive. Salem Town on the other hand had many wealthy merchants due to its location next to the water. Salem Town and Salem Village had a disliking from one another. Salem Village tried to separate from the rest of the town, but their efforts were never successful.
Ipswich Road was a busy trading road that went through Salem Village. Those who lived near it also began to gain wealth. Inns, blacksmiths, and other shops opened on the road creating commerce and jobs for people living in Salem Village. Those who began to gain because of Ipswich Road began to anger those who were not. This led to further separation of the people living in Salem.
Ipswich Road was a busy trading road that went through Salem Village. Those who lived near it also began to gain wealth. Inns, blacksmiths, and other shops opened on the road creating commerce and jobs for people living in Salem Village. Those who began to gain because of Ipswich Road began to anger those who were not. This led to further separation of the people living in Salem.