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In conclusion, these trials were caused by three main reasons. Although some might feel differently, we think that this was caused by fear, ignorance, and a gap in social class.

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Stop Telling People People The Salem Witch Trials Happened

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In the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, political and personal tensions simmer under the surface of strict piety and enforced morality. But when a group of teenaged girls fall victim to a mysterious "affliction" which is blamed on witchcraft, the darker side of Salem's godly residents will be revealed in a witchhunt which will claim nineteen lives.

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First, the gap in wealth and power in Salem at this time was tremendous. Doc E shows a map of the Village in Salem where the accusations were happening. By looking at this map, you can see that the accusers generally were on the West side, and the defenders were on the East side. This was a problem that continued the hysteria because the people on the East side were wealthier and had more power, and the villagers on the West side wanted more power, causing them to retaliate and accuse people on the East side.

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The hysteria was also caused by the cruelty of the afflictedd children.

1. Document E told that  the so called "afflicted" children were actually faking it. They got caught up in the fame, and caused the deaths of over 20 people because of it.

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The Salem Witch Trial hysteria was partly caused by the fear of regular people.

1. Document A showed that 20 people were killed (19 hanged, 1 pressed to death) because they were supposed witches

2. Document C told of the "afflicted children," who responded in varying ways to the actions of the "witch" who afflicted them.

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What We Think About the Salem Witch Trial Hysteria of 1692

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What We Think About the Salem Witch Trial Hysteria of 1692

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"In 17th century New England, witchcraft was a serious crime" (Background Essay). The Salem Witch Trial Hysteria of 1692 was caused by three main reasons. These include a gap in wealth and power in the village of Salem, the fear of being accused, and the cruelty and ignorance of those who were afflicted. This unfortunate event began in 1692 when the first accusations were made. Throughout this year, 20 people were put to death for a "crime" that was never proven. Why, you may ask? These reason below will tell you just that.