During the Salem witchcraft hysteria, Increase Mather and other leading Congregational 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) urged restraint and caution.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. true b. false