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Salem Witchcraft Trials

Salem Witchcraft Trials
When did the Salem Witchcraft trials begin? Why did they begin? These are both very interesting questions. The first is quite simple to answer, however, the second is far more complex. This is because there are many different theories as to why the trials began. Is there one right answer for the question about why the trials began? I would have to say no. No one knows for sure exactly what started the Salem witchcraft trials, but I believe that the true answer is a combination of all circumstances in Salem, Massachusetts in the year of 1692.
The Salem Witchcraft trials essentially began on January 20th of 1692. On this date Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams started to act very strangely and people believed that their behavior was the result of witchcraft. People felt this way because there seemed to be no reason for the girls behavior. They were presumably healthy young girls. After this date many other girls in Salem, Massachusetts began to also......


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