Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Salem witchcraft hysteria?

A)the community´s history of religious discord
B)disagreements between Salem´s poor people and its upper classes
C)Salem´s history of engaging in occult practices
D)fear of attack by nearby Indians
E)the underlying misogyny of the entire colonial culture


Answer: C

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