Was salem village ready for a witch hunt?

The correct answer is No, Salem was not ready for the witch hunt.

Explanation:

When the Salem Village began to called women who revolted  witches it did not started as a persecussion it was just to keep them quiet and in control , after that they began calling any woman who would have a different religious belief or culture belief a witch so they could get rid of them.

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