Communities Divided, Individuals Accused: Socioeconomic Pressures Caused the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. This 6-page undergraduate paper argues that socioeconomic pressures caused the 1692 Salem witch trials. 6 pgs, bibliography lists 2 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 12566 Salem Witch Trials.doc Price: 53.70