Question

During the Salem Witch Trials in 1692, the absence of defense attorneys meant that there was no one specifically advocating against the admission of the afflicted individuals' conditions as evidence.

Options:
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The absence of defense attorneys during the Salem Witch Trials meant that there was no one advocating against the admission of the afflicted individuals' conditions as evidence.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is true. During the Salem Witch Trials in 1692, there were no defense attorneys specifically advocating against the admission of the afflicted individuals' conditions as evidence. The trials were conducted in a special court where the girls who accused others of witchcraft were the main witnesses, and their testimonies were given significant weight.