Question

During the Salem Witch Trials, the typical person accused of practicing witchcraft was


Question 8 options:



a young unmarried woman.




a poor or widowed woman beyond childbearing years.




a young, single man




a person of mixed-race.




An African-American woman like Tituba

Answer 1

During the Salem Witch Trials, the typical person accused of practicing witchcraft was often **a poor or widowed woman beyond childbearing years**. This demographic was frequently targeted due to societal beliefs and stereotypes surrounding gender, power, and vulnerability. While there were instances of accusations against other groups, including men and individuals of diverse backgrounds, the majority of those accused were women fitting this description.