Why I Chose Salem Witchcraft

I chose to study Salem because I'm fascinated at how little the people back then knew about medicine, so they had to blame it on something. It amazes me how many people were accused and died from this act. I am interested in medicines and cures, and in the late 1600's, some people knew a lot about that. However, I don't get why one would punish other humans for making someone feel better or curing a disease. The witches in Salem and everywhere else in the world died a horrible death. I couldn't imagine being burned or tortured until you admitted to being a witch. Needless to say, I am intrigued by witches and their ability to heal people when no one else could.