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What event launched the puritan inquisition and sent officials hunting for witches in old salem?

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The Puritan inquisition was launched and officials hunting for witches in old Salem were sent when a young girl pretended to be afflicted having wild fits along with convulsions. The young girl was one of the original girls to commence the witchcraft accusations. The reasons why the start of the accusations were somewhat unclear.
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