In The Crucible How had Puritans failed to learn from the persecution of their ancestors?

The Puritans had failed to learn from the persecution of their ancestors in several ways. Firstly, they had become persecutors themselves, as evidenced by their treatment of Quakers, Baptists, and other religious minorities. Secondly, they had failed to recognize the dangers of religious intolerance and extremism, which had led to the Salem witch trials. Finally, they had failed to appreciate the importance of individual rights and freedoms, which had been violated during the trials.