The Causes of the Salem Witchcraft Trials

The Salem Witchcraft trials are commonly referred to the most unnecessary savage prejudices in the history of America. Not only was the whole ordeal made up in the creative minds of little girls, but was actually explored by the population of Massachusetts. Many innocent lives could have been spared if it weren't for such tragic events. After studying the history of the trials, most are left with the burning question: how could a town kill nineteen and condemn countless citizens to jail, only with proof of teenage witnesses? This topic is what I will touch in the essay.
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