Question

Which THREE factors contributed to the rising fears and tensions in colonial Massachusetts that culminated in the Salem Witch Trials in the 1690s?
A.
the strict Puritan lifestyle of the population


B.
the expanded roles of women in local society


C.
widespread fear of attacks by American Indians


D.
the stress of population growth on the community


E.
concerns over growing British influence in the region


F.
the refusal of other colonies to trade with Massachusetts

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

the strict Puritan lifestyle of the population

Explanation:

Evidence points to several factors that may have contributed to the mass hysteria: “An influx of refugees from King William's War with French colonists, a recent smallpox epidemic, the threat of attack from Native Americans, a growing rivalry with the neighboring seaport of Salem Town, and the simmering tensions ...