... in history have culminated into extreme results thanks to mass hysteria. Very significant event throughout history that demonstrate the effect of mass hysteria on society is the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Based on this historical event, Arthur Miller wrote in 1860 his drama called "The Crucible ". The Salem Witch Trials were classic examples of mass hysteria. They were a series of hearings and prosecutions of ... tried to bring into court the voice of reason was held in contempt. The only way to get out of the prison was to make false confessions and join the accusers. These witch tria...

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