Most of the women accused of witchcraft during the New England witch hunts were

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Most of the women accused of witchcraft in New England were either older, poor, and powerless or women in a position of some authority and prestige, such as Rebecca Nurse and Bridget Bishop. Women who held political power, like Ann Hutchinson, were also accused. Mental illness, age, and captivity by Native Americans were not significant factors in who was accused of witchcraft during this time.

Most of the Women Accused of Witchcraft During the New