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In conclusion, the reason why the Salem Witch Trials occurred because of the church's politics and because of the consumption of Ergot.

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Document E was not helpful in finding evidence to support my claim.

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In document C it says"These evil spirits are all around. There is confined unto the atmosphere of our air a vast power or army of evil spirits under the government of a Prince (Satan) who employs them in a continual opposition to the designs of God." This proves that the reason the Salem Witch Trials occurred was because of church politics because in Document C it speaks of people opposing god. They state this as a bad thing so whoever wrote that about "witches" must have been religious.

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In Document C it also says, "the houses of Christians, where our God has had his constant worship, have undergone the annoyance of evil spirits." This proves that church politics were the cause of The Trials because it mentions the "houses of Christians."

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"These evil spirits are all around." Proves the cause of The Witch Trials because evil spirits are often associated with religious beliefs.

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Consumption of rye grains contaminated with a fungus known as ergot can cause hallucinations and convulsions.

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A girl is accused during the Salem Witch Trials. (Bettman/CORBIS)

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A woman is being accused of being a witch.

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A Woman is on trial.

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The cause of the Salem Witch Trials was church politics. Ergot Poisoning is also a possible reason why the Salem Witch Trials occurred.

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The Salem with trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. Over 200 people were accused of being witches. 20 people were executed. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake.