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During the witchcraft hysteria in Salem, most of the accused were

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During the witchcraft hysteria in Salem, most of the accused were women.

Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, and surrounding towns. Of those accused, about 78% were women, and the majority were unmarried or widowed. This may have been due in part to prevailing beliefs at the time that women were more susceptible to the devil's temptations and more likely to be involved in witchcraft. Additionally, women who were seen as non-conformist or who challenged traditional gender roles may have been more likely to be accused of witchcraft. However, it's also worth noting that men were also accused and convicted of witchcraft during this time, although they made up a smaller percentage of those accused.
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