Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How did the Salem Witch Trials happen?

April 26, 2017Salem trials Witch

0

Posted

How did the Salem Witch Trials happen?

1 Answer

0

Posted

There have been many explanations for the events of the Salem Witch Trials. The most commonly held view is that they had a “mass religion-induced hysterical delusion,” although this belief is being challenged today. Other explanations are hallucination by ergot, child abuse, fortune-telling experiments, a conspiracy, and the victimization of women.