Question
Why are the Salem Witch Trials considered a unique
period of hysteria in American history?
It is the only case of legitimate witch trials in
American history.
All records of the trials have been erased from history
leaving historians to guess.
It is the only incident in which animals were killed for
crimes.
A surprising number of people died and no one cause
has been determined as to why this happened.
Answer
It is the only case of legitimate witch trials in American history.