Question

What body of government ruled Salem at the time of the trials?

a dictatorship ruled by Reverend Hale
a monarchy ruled by a king and queen
a theocracy ruled by the Puritan church
an oligarchy ruled by a Native American confederation

Answer 1

C. a theocracy ruled by the Puritan church

Step-by-step explanation:

Theocracy is, "a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god." The Puritan church judged and governed Salem under the priests' rule of God. This can be seen with Reverend Parris, Reverend Hale, and the other religiously associated rulers.

Answer 2

C. a theocracy ruled by the Puritan church