What conditions led to the Salem witch trials? -- Murmurs and accusations -- The hearings begin -- Trials and punishments -- What is the legacy of the Salem witch trials?
Summary:
Examines Puritan life in the 17th century, the reasons why the witch hunts could occur, and their unfortunate legacy that has continued through the present day.
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