Why is Abigail Williams to blame for the hysteria of Salem witch trials?

It is not accurate to blame Abigail Williams singularly for the hysteria caused by the Salem Witch Trials. The trials involved complex social, political, and religious factors. However, Abigail Williams played a significant role as one of the young girls who made accusations of witchcraft against several individuals. Her motivations for doing so are still widely debated, but her accusations ignited the broader witch hunt.