The salem witch trials began when some little girls had extreme sicknesses. Nobody knew what the cause of the illness was. Then the little girls started accusing random women of witchcraft. Eventually, people started accusing each other of witchcraft. But what exactly caused the salem witch trials? Based on information and readings, I believe that the real reason behind the salem witch trials was revenge and economics.
Let's go back to the years 1640-1700. During those years, there were two lands. On the west side was Salem Village, and on the east was Salem Town. The people of Salem Village were farmers, while most people from Salem Town were business owners or merchants. The residents living in Salem Village had to pay taxes to Salem Town.
Let's go back to the years 1640-1700. During those years, there were two lands. On the west side was Salem Village, and on the east was Salem Town. The people of Salem Village were farmers, while most people from Salem Town were business owners or merchants. The residents living in Salem Village had to pay taxes to Salem Town.