1. Salem Witch Trial
One of the most fascinating topics is the well-known Salem Witch Trials. By studying and analyzing different explanations, this essay attempts to answer why women accused one another during the witch trials, and also why people were accused. ... By the end of the trial during 1692-93, the number of accused people of practicing witchcraft was 56 men and 148 women. ... By accusing others as witches, these young frustrated women searched gaiety and autonomy. ... The Puritan dictum that built the societal expectations during the seventeenth century led women to the Salem Witch Trials; it took plac...
- Word Count: 950
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate