Why did the accusations of Martha Corey and Rebecca Nurse cause particular problems for the citizens of Salem? They were women They were church members and therefore "elect" They were married to Puritan ministers They were personal friends of Rev. Samuel Parris

They were church members and therefore "elect".

Explanation:

Rebecca Nurse and  Martha Corey were victims in the Salem witch craft trials. Her problem became pronounced with her consistent land disputes with the Putnam family. Putnam family accused many others who were their enemies in the witch craft trials of Salem.

The trials and subsequent conviction of Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey was a big surprise to the community because they were prominent and pious women.

They were found guilty despite their pleadings and were sentenced to death by hanging, having already been excommunicated by the church.

Their trial and conviction was the clear expression of the presecution of minority in the then US courts. However, their death ushered in a new area in US court administration of justice. Cross examination, innocent until proven guilty were some of the reforms introduced.

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