One Explanation of the Witchcraft Phenomenon in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692

question 46

Multiple Choice

One explanation of the witchcraft phenomenon in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 was that __________.

• A) political and economic turmoil led to fear and a search for scapegoats
• B) the men wanted the loose women of the community removed
• C) many women were involved in a coven
• D) the women who were accused were unfit mothers