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Witchcraft being a capital crime, goes back thousands of years, by people afraid of black magic.
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How many witches were burned in the Salem witch trails?
None, for two reasons. First, none of the executed were actually witches by any definition. Second, in Puritan New England, witchcraft was a capital crime, thus the punishment for witchcraft was hanging.
Is witchcraft considered a crime now?
No. It is not a crime.
What is the proper name for witchcraft?
The proper name for witchcraft is Witchcraft with a capital "W."
For what crime was Matthew maule executed?
Witchcraft
What is the word for a crime punishable by death?
Capital crime?
In 1692 people were executed in Massachusetts for what crime?
Witchcraft.
In the time when Macbeth was written why was witchcraft illegal?
witchcraft was seen as a crime or evil (what ever floats your boat)
In 1692 nineteen people were executed in Massachusetts for this crime?
witchcraft.
What does Danforth say is the difference between ordinary crime and witchcraft?
Danforth is a judge in the novel The Crucible, which depicts the Salem witch trials. He says that the difference between witchcraft and ordinary crime is that a person accused of witchcraft cannot defend themselves by calling witnesses.
Crime and punishment the subject witchcraft. how did they deal with it and why did they suspect?
salt and vinegar
Why was Giles Corey pressed?
Because he did not plead guilty to the crime of witchcraft.
What type of crime is murder?
Murder is a serious crime. (This is probably not the answer your looking for but I posted it anyway).
