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He accused people of being a witch and then put them on a trial and if they were still thought of as a witch they were hung
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What did they do to stop witchcraft?
they killed the people who practised it
What year did people stop witchcraft?
=== === It was never stopped and still exists today .xx
Why did witchcraft stop?
The Church said it was evil, so it was suppressed, but it was never completely obliterated.
When did witchcraft stop being punished by the death penalty in the UK?
During the early 18th century the practice subsided. The last execution for witchcraft in england took place in 1716, when Mary Hicks and her daughter Elizabeth were hanged. The witchcraft act of 1734 saw witchcraft as no longer the traditional legal offence in Britain.
Why did witches stop doing witchcraft?
they didnt, they just went into hiding for fear of hate from others
What is Hale's mission in Act IV of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
hale's mission is to get the prisoneers to confess to witchcraft so they can live , he wants to put a stop to the hangings .
What is the name of the house elf who tries to stop Harry from returning to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
Dobby:D
What is the proper name for witchcraft?
The proper name for witchcraft is Witchcraft with a capital "W."
Is Herman witchcraft?
no Herman is not witchcraft
What actors and actresses appeared in Rest Stop - 2005?
The cast of Rest Stop - 2005 includes: Jochen Fitzherbert as Art Bruce Hopkins as Carl Scott Wills as Bob
How did the Greeks influence witchcraft?
They didn't. Witchcraft was considered hubris, though this did not stop some people from practicing it in secret. Much of what is today "magic(k)" is in fact loosely based on a variety of sources, including Hellenic elements (often quite erroneously).
Why was there a 'witch craze' in 1500-1650 in Britain?
The true cause of the Witch Craze in Britain is not known, but the story of Matthew Hopkins provides some clues. One of the most notorious figures in English history, he was known as the "Witch-Finder General." Hopkins acquired a feared and evil reputation as a 'fingerman' (informer), paid by local authorities to commit perjury. Together with John Sterne, in just 14 months, Hopkins was responsible for the condemnations and executions of some 230 alleged witches, more than all the other witch-hunters during the 160-year peak of the country's witchcraft hysteria. About 5000 people were executed for witchcraft in Britain during the craze.To read more visit the Related Link.
