Which of the following are true about the people of Salem as described in the exposition? (Select all that apply.) A: The people of Salem felt persecuted - they believed the Devil lived in the forest; many family members had experienced persecution in England.

B:The settlers of Salem were a group of individuals in search of profit.

C: The settlers of Salem were Puritans who came to American seeking religious freedom -- they believed in hard work, self-denial, and strict codes of
behavior.

D: The people of Salem lived a "strict and somber way of life- novels and theater were forbidden, they did not celebrate Christmas; they valued prayer,
and they worked hard to form the land.