Answer: They didn't want to face the consequence of kicking and taking their home.
Explanation:
I think the underlying cause was, the towns people didnt know why all the women where acting strangely (almost as if they were possessed) so they went to the one thing they trusted in most which was Religion and they assumed that the women were possessed and were Witches.
It would have been easy since there were no documents (I think) and most evidence was hear say.
Answer:
they were patriots and wanted to rule above
Explanation: