Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for the Salem

Which of the following is the best explanation for the Salem witch craze?

A) The accusers sought to claim the positions of the accused, the vast majority of
Whom were men.
B) Real witches had arrived in Salem Village and cast spells on young girls.
C) The controversy reflected the social division and anxieties within the village.
D) An outbreak of syphilis affected the day-to-day lives of most of the community.
E) The community had recently converted to a religion far different from Puritanism.