There were a great many reasons, but none so powerful as the threat of female independence had at that time. The writer discusses why the fear of women's emancipation was the foremost reason for the colonial New England witch hunts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. An 8 page paper discussing the premise that the outbreak of witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, was actually an attempt to create political order. The writer also briefly outlines the means by which the witch trials served to preserve the psychological order of Salem Village.
Bibliography lists seven sources.
This seven page paper examines the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 which condemned the rule of Britain over its' colony. The imagery is strong and the language plain which added to its' popularity. This book, which sold about half a million by the end of 1776 is discussed and illustrated with direct quotes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.