Which of the following was NOT a possible 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) jealousy and bitterness within the community
E) the underlying misogyny of the entire colonial culture
Ans: C) Salem's history of engaging in occult practices
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