An Overview of the Triumped-up Witch Hysteria in Salem (841 words, 4 pages)
The trumped-up witch hysteria in Salem,Massachusetts, deteriorated the rational, and emotional stability of itscitizens. This exploited the populations weakest qualities, and insecurities.The obvious breakdown in Salems social order led to the tragedy whichsaw twenty innocent people hung on the accusation of witchcraft. ArthurMiller, author of The Crucible, used hysteria to ...
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