The Salem Witch Trials During the late sixteen hundreds some of the most atrocious and controversial events took place in Salem, Massachusetts. ... This was the perfect setup for the Salem Witch Trials to begin. ... The Salem Witch Trials are now a way for present day people to learn from their mistakes. ... Nevertheless, the Salem Witch Trials have been theorized time and time again, and the search till continues for answers. The Salem Witch Trials are an important part of American history and must never be forgotten. ...

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If this is true, however, then why do things such as the Holocaust, slavery, war, and even the Salem witch trials happen? ... As Reverend Hale is introduced into the story, he is made out to be the savior of the town of Salem. ... They are then put on trial, and when they are found guilty, they have the choice of admitting to being a witch, or being hanged. ... To the Puritans in Salem, God's existence was undeniably true, but to the reader, this may not have been the case. ... Whether they believed in God or not, his influence on the characters of The Crucible was profound enough to ...

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