There has been many trials of Witchcraft. Salem Massachusetts was the location of the largest in American history. Why was it so wide spread? Salem was the perfect place it was a very strong religious community, there was a struggle for power and people seeking vengeance. It started with two girls acting strange and not responding after being caught dancing which is not allowed in puritan society. None of the local doctor were able to diagnose why they were acting this way, words of witchcraft spread to through the town. The girls “woke up” began accusing poor elderly women and not soon after witchcraft ran rampant. Over 200 were accused of Witchcraft and 20 were executed. These accusations were fueled by vengeance or people seeking power
