The Salem Witch Trials

The Salem Witch Trials are a series of trials to convict accused witches in the community of Salem, Massachusetts in the late 17th century. There are many causes of these trials. <Tab/>The setting and time period of these trials must be considered when studying the causes of the Salem Witch Trials. Salem was a religious town in Puritan Massachusetts at the time of the trials. Puritan lifestyle is very strict …

…old and dirty beggar was accused simply because of her appearance. Examiners during the witch trials would look for moles, warts, birthmarks, and any other abnormal markings, which they believed to be signs of the devil. Many people now have sub-conscious prejudices against Muslims and Arabs. The government is now spending millions to billions of dollars on funding for the hunt for terrorists that is taking place in the U.S. and Middle Eastern region.