Leaders of the McCarthy and Salem Witch Trials A Comparison
The originators and leaders of the Salem Witch Trails and the McCarthy trials had a few similarities. ... The “accusers” of the two trials both had the idea to create such events because they wanted attention, fame, and power. The afflicted girls of the Salem Witch Trials wanted to break free of the monotonous way of life in Salem, and to have the power to do as they pleased.