During the Salem witchcraft hysteria, Increase Mather and other leading ministers ________

A) called for execution of the accused witches
B) completely ignored the controversy
C) urged restraint and caution
D) called for colony-wide searches for accused witches
E) questioned the validity of the testimony of minors


Answer: C

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