Historians Have Attributed the Salem Witch Trials To

question 54

Multiple Choice

Historians have attributed the Salem witch trials to:

• A)the execution of Indians by the English during Queen Anne's War to conquer the land.
• B)the harvesting of wild mushrooms.
• C)the fears and anxieties of colonists triggered by the contemporary Indian wars.
• D)a backlash against the strict doctrines of the Puritans.
• E)the changing gender roles.

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Definitions:

Cross Extension Reflex

A reflex action that involves the contraction of extensor muscles in one limb when the flexor muscles are contracted in the opposite limb, crucial for coordinated locomotion.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that helps prevent muscle and tendon damage by relaxing the muscle when too much tension is applied.

Largest Nerve

The sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the leg, is considered the largest nerve in the human body.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle's reflexive tightening in reaction to being stretched, serving as a protective action to avoid excessive extension.