The Salem witchcraft trials were
a. a result of Roger Williams's activities.
b. the result of unsettled social and religious conditions in rapidly evolving Massachusetts.
c. caused by ergot in the Puritans' bread.
d. unique to the English colonies.
e. accusations made by the daughters of business owners.
b
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