One theory of the origin of the Salem witch trials in 1692 is that __________.

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The theory that town residents were infected with ergot-infected rye grain is a widely accepted explanation for the Salem witch trials. Ergot is a fungus that can grow on rye grain and produce a toxin called ergotamine, which can cause hallucinations, convulsions, and other symptoms that may have contributed to the witch hunt hysteria. The other options, B and C, are not supported by any evidence or historical accounts.

One Theory of the Origin of the Salem Witch Trials