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In Salem, most of the women were the accused, or the accusers. This was probably because most of the women were witchcraft practicers and that created a hysteria about heresy. According to Doc B, there were only 2 men and 27 women from age 11-over 21, including  13 women and 7 men being hanged or pressed to death. (Doc A).

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In MA, at the time, the western and eastern sides of the state were split. The more wealthy people in the east, and the poorer in the west. In document E. it showed us that most of the accusers were in the poor side of the state and most of the accused were in the rich side. This tells us that the poor people could be angry and or jealous of the wealthy which could have caused this hysteria.

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Charles Upham, a 19th century historian, explained how the "afflicted children" became "intoxicated...by the terrible success of their imposture (acting)". The story tells how the afflicted children (actors) created false stories of people and their supposed witchcraft. This lead to the obsession of lying about innocent people. (Document D).

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From the start of the hysteria, June 10th, to the end, September 22nd,  a total of 20 people, 13 women and 7 men, were killed in monthly intervals for being accused of witchcraft. This shows the fear that many people had because of the many killings that took place. (Document A).

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Witches were said to be a person who was taken over or inhabited by the Devil. A person would be accused of witchery if they caused trouble or had suspicious behavior.

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What caused the Salem Witch Trial Hysteria?

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What caused the Salem Witch Trial Hysteria?

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One reason on what could have caused the Salem Witch Trial hysteria were people who feared witchcraft. Many people were accusing suspects. Soon, the suspects were killed.