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Many people were accused for being witches in the 17th century. At one point the people accused for witchcraft were just hung or burned to death. One test for witchcraft was called 'swim the witch', the person accused would have their left hand tied to their right leg and their right hand tied to their left leg. If they would drown then they were innocent and have a Christian burial, but if they stayed afloat then they would be guilty and be executed. Some people were watched to see if a 'familiar' would come to find them, anything from a stray cat to a spider. Another test for witchcraft was poking them with a needle, if they didn't bleed they would be accused for witchcraft and if they bled then they would be innocent. Also another test was to keep them awake to see if they would own up. The accused person would be walked back and forth all day and whipped so they would confess. Even if that person was innocent they would be so tired they would admit to anything.
By Natalie Evans, 8JNS
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What was the punishment for being a witch in the 1600's?
They were burnt at the stake.
What would be the punishment if you lied about being a witch to save your life in the Salem witch trials?
DEATH
What was the punishment for being witches?
The punishments for being a witch were hanging, possible drowning, burning at the stake and and being thrown off a cliff.
How could an accused avoid punishment during the Salem witch trials?
They could confess to being a witch and then only spend time in jail rather than being hung.
What was the witches punishment for being a witch?
you were thrown off a mountain or hung or drowed or the made you eat your own eyeballs
Why did Giles Corey neither admit or deny being a witch?
Giles Corey refused to admit or deny being a witch during the Salem witch trials to avoid implicating himself and to protect his property. By remaining silent, he hoped to prevent his assets from being confiscated, as a confession would lead to his execution and the loss of his estate. His refusal to enter a plea ultimately led to his notorious punishment of being pressed to death with heavy stones, a testament to his resistance against the court's unjust proceedings.
What is punishment by removal?
punishment by removal is when somwthing is being taken away. An example is being grounded.
Was Joan of Arc accused of being a witch?
Joan was never accused as being a witch but as a heretic.
What is it called when your buried up to your head as a punishment?
It is called being buried neck-deep or up to your head as a punishment, often referred to as "being buried alive" or being subjected to "the necklacing punishment."
How was a witch punished?
A witch was punished by being dunked or hanged
Who was accused of being a witch in the Salem Witch trials?
Countless people.
Who does tituba accuse of being a witch?
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Tituba, a slave from Barbados, initially accuses several women of being witches to save herself from punishment. She specifically names Sarah Good and Goody Osburn, claiming they are responsible for the supernatural happenings in Salem. Her accusations contribute to the mass hysteria and witch trials that ensue, reflecting her desperation and the chaotic environment of the time.
