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The Historical Context of the Salem Witch Trials
This chapter discusses the historical context of the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts during the late 1600s. It explores the belief among Puritans that witchcraft represented evil and needed to be eradicated. The chapter also introduces Cotton Mather, a prominent minister from a wealthy and politically connected family, who played a significant role in the chaos surrounding the witch hunts.