In the play, Abigail was one of the villains because​

Abigail Williams is a villainous character in that she cold-bloodedly and deliberately sets out to destroy innocent people's lives. She knows full well what will happen to the people she falsely accuses of witchcraft and also knows that they're all completely innocent.

Explanation:

Abigail is the antagonist of the play. She stands opposed to John Proctor, even though she claims to love him and want to be with him. ... Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and makes up lies that send both Proctors to jail, and John to his death. Abigail always acts selfishly and to save her own skin.

just took the test;

argument: "it's time to wage a war against britain to secure american freedom."

claims: "america has tried every peaceful method available for seperating from england" & "the americans' petitions to the king have been turned away by him."