Which of the following statements best describes how the conditions in Salem contributed to the development of the witch hunts? A.) Salem was a strict religious community that had suffered many recent tragedies, and these conditions created an environment of fear and paranoia.
B.)
Salem was a small community separate from larger European settlements and did not have the proper authorities to prevent these unjust trials.
c.) Salem did not permit dancing or any type of fun, and this boredom compelled its citizens to seek out excitement in the witch hunts.
D.) Salem was a small community in which women wielded little power because it was feared that power turned women into witches.