They called them Witches...

What Sparked the Salem Witch Trials? The Salem Witch Trials began in 1692 in Salem Village, Massachusetts, amid a backdrop of social tension, religious fervor, and paranoia. A group of young girls in the village claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. This initial spark ignited a wave of hysteria that led to numerous arrests, trials, and executions. The…