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people believed in witches in the 17th century because of the world was 'upside down'. the war was on, so people were putting bad things down to witchcraft. also, the witchfinders (people who searched for the witches) made people believe in them by finding 'witches', for some reason, so then there were symptoms, so people believed in them because there was PROOF of them existing. proof was also found by doing tests such as ducking (dipping in water, if they sink there innocent, if they float they are a witch, and are killed)
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What did British people believe about witches in the 17th century eg. evil and superstitous?
British people in the 17th century sometimes held the superstitious beliefs that someone could become possessed by the devil. They did not believe that these people were responsible for their actions. Those who made a pact with the devil however were considered to be evil and witches.
What were the 17th century people of England scared of?
witches and the spanish armada
How common were witches in the 17th century?
There were multiple people said to be witches. They were never proven true or false. There were told to be about 10 witches in a town per year.
How were witches caught?
witches were caught int he 16th and 17th century by being tested in different ways
How old were witches in the 17th century?
Any age. Even small children could be identified as witches.
How did Cromwell make them look like witches in the 17th century?
who look ?
How were witches punished in the 17th century?
they were hanged , burned and swimming test
In the 16th and 17th century how many witches were found in which locations in essex?
0ver 300
Why people afraid of witches in the 16th and 17th centuries?
because witches were very scary then people didnt think witches were very nice
What did witches from the 17th century hate the most?
Witches were blamed for stuff like: if peoples crops failed to grow they would blame it on witches they were blamed if there was storms at sea. They were blamed if there was freak weather conditions. And if and illnesses or sudden deaths happened.
Why did people in the 17th century believe in witches so much?
In the 17th century, belief in witches was fueled by a combination of superstition, religious fervor, and societal fears. The period was marked by religious conflicts, social upheaval, and a lack of scientific understanding, leading people to seek explanations for misfortunes, such as illness or crop failures, often attributing these to witchcraft. Additionally, influential texts like the Malleus Maleficarum promoted the idea of witches as a real and dangerous threat, further entrenching these beliefs in the cultural psyche. The resulting witch hunts reflected broader anxieties and the desire for social control in turbulent times.
What did 17th century witches wear?
Those accused of witchcraft during the 17th century witch trials were all people from the low class. They would have worn dingy dresses that they hand made.
