1. Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials What caused the Salem witch trials? ... The trials were intended to control hysteria over witches, but instead had the opposite effect. ... "It wasn't so much her "sundry acts of witchcraft " that caused her to be the first witch hanged in Salem, as it was her flamboyant life style and exotic manner of dress."... (Hysteria) Because Bishop dared to go against the strict Puritan philosophy she was put on trial as a witch. ... The Salem witch trials were also used to keep women oppressed. ...
- Word Count: 1873
- Approx Pages: 7
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School