Which statement concerning those accused of witchcraft in the Salem trials is true?
A) They were almost exclusively the poor and powerless in the community.
B) They were young, troubled girls.
C) They were slaves.
D) They tended to be women who had previously been in trouble with the law.
E) They included both low-status and prominent citizens, mostly middle aged wives and widows.

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The Salem witch trials, which occurred in 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, accused individuals across a broad spectrum of society, including both low-status individuals and prominent citizens. The majority of those accused were middle-aged wives and widows, challenging the notion that accusations were solely based on social status, age, or previous legal troubles.

Which Statement Concerning Those Accused of Witchcraft in the Salem