1. Salem Witch Trials
The True Cause of the Salem Witch Trials When one speaks of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 most people think of the massive tragedy in which many innocent women were embarrassed, jailed, and worst of all killed. ... Many believe that the girls and women of the trials were victims of ergot poisoning. ... A very accepted and logical theory about the Salem Witch Trials was that the girls were victims of ergot poisoning. ... This idea is very hard to believe or prove true, which is why it is very unlikely to be the cause of the Salem Witch Trials. ... Despite all the controversy and dif...
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