... Parliament. So great was the struggle that England's Civil War pitted the Puritans against the Crown Forces. Though the Puritans won the fight with Oliver Cromwell's leadership, their victory was short-lived. The witchcraft trials did not appropriately define their methods of living for one hundred or more years that they formed successful communities. What it did show was the danger ... the church. Everything was under constant supervision. They were easily manipulated because of conformity and punishment that was severe for sinners, as is demonstrated when the Puritans have the Salem ...

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