Which of the following statements best describes how the conditions in Salem contributed to the development of the witch hunts?
A. Salem was a strict religious community that had
suffered many recent tragedies, and these
conditions created an environment of fear and
paranoia.
B. Salem was a small community separate from larger
European settlements and did not have the proper
authorities to prevent these unjust trials.
C. Salem did not permit dancing or any type of fun, and
this boredom compelled its citizens to seek out
excitement in the witch hunts.
D. Salem was a small community in which women
wielded little power because it was feared that
power turned women into witches