They are probably the most important document in understanding history. Without writing we would have a difficult time understanding archeological data. Also journals give great detail about wars and other major conflicts that would otherwise be unknown to historians.
Answer:
because they fight the fire
Thomas Putnam<span> - A wealthy, influential citizen of Salem, </span>Putnam<span> holds a grudge against Francis Nurse for preventing </span>Putnam's<span> brother-in-law from being elected to the office of minister. He uses the witch trials to increase his own wealth by accusing people of witchcraft and then buying up their land.</span>