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The people of Salem had no explanation for what ailed the afflicted and were afraid of it. Blaming witches and attempting to get rid of those witches was one of the only things they could do. Also, at the time, religion played a part in the law and government, so it would be simple to try them for witchcraft, that was actually a felony.

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The majority of the population had supported the Trials and everyone just wanted to forget about them and their own involvement. And in a close community like Salem, everyone knew and cared about one of the 24-33 people whose end had come because of the Trials so everyone was grieving and regreting what they had done. I wouldn't say they tolerated it. I would say they lived on despite it.

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