Nearly 200 people were accused of witchcraft, and 19 were sentenced to death from the series of witchcraft trajectories that took place in 1692 in Massachusetts. The Salem Witch Trials resulted in mass hysteria, but there are several theories about its causes. One theory claims that the Salem Witch Trails were ignited by the Puritan children. Puritans believed that playing and emotions were unnecessary and a waste of time. The Puritan’s strict conduct of work and religion intervened with the youth of Puritan children. Without a doubt, Puritans conducted to a religious and firm life. Families were expected to attend every Sunday mass. Churches sent officials to mark the absence of Puritans not attending church, and would eventually be humiliated
