The Crucible

what are the reasons why the people of salem felt persecuted?

Act 1 

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They are being accused of being witches once the girls are caught dancing in the forest.  The girls accuse them rather than being punished.

How could the desire for vengence cloud the crediblitly of the witchcraft claim that people made?