Question

What was an underlying social cause of the Salem Witch Trials?

A. The arrival of Anne Hutchinson, who claimed to be in direct communication with God
B. A move by the Catholics to seize political power in the New England colonies
C. The granting of property rights to women due to the rise in mortality rates among men
D. The desire to create a community that followed Calvinist doctrine
E. The growing economic disparity in New England society

Answer 1

D. The desire to create a community that followed Calvinist doctrine

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Answer 2

The answer is D. The desire to create a community that followed Calvinist doctrine.