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Witch hysteria occurred in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. During this time, Calvinism lead many colonists to believe that witches and the devil were living among them. Colonists soon began accusing people of being witches. This developed into hysteria as accusations grew and grew. Fear of witches and Satan turned into mass hysteria.

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Theocracy is defined as a government where a priest (or a deity) rules in the name of God. They are divinely given the authority to rule over others. They are seen as the highest ruling members of a society. Moreover, they are viewed as being capable of determining and interpreting God's will. Many claim that theocracy played a direct role in the Salem witch trials because the young girls, who were in power and authority, were acting theocratic in nature.

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Witch hunts and trials started in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. They were a series of trials where people were tried for being witches and practicing witchcraft. Hundreds of colonists were accused of being witches. Many were found guilty and convicted. A "hysterical atmosphere" is often used to describe the colony and trials during this time.

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Calvinism comes from the teachings of John Calvin and his followers.  Calvinism is a Protestant based religion developed in the 16th century.  It's main belief is the man is already predestined by God.  Meaning, God has already decided who will go to heaven and who will not.  Other beliefs included God's grace, sparse devotion to God, and the idea that witchcraft and witches existed.

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The Puritans are members of a group that sought religious reform against the Church of England. They wanted to rid the church of Catholic practices but were placed into exile for trying. They decided to leave England and in 1962, they arrived in America in search for religious freedom. They established a colony knowns as Massachusetts Bay and began practicing their beliefs without resentment from England. They began teaching their theological beliefs known as Calvinism which would eventually feed into the hysteria of the witch hunts and trials..