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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.7
Why might Cotton Mather's writings on the Salem Witch Trials be limited in their historical accuracy?
He lived several decades after the trials took place.
He had personal conflicts with many of the accused witches.
He wrote in a dialect that is difficult for modern readers to understand.
His religious beliefs could have influenced his interpretation of events.
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