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The classical period of witch-hunts in Europe falls into the Early Modern period or about 1450 to 1700, spanning the upheavals of the Reformation and the Thirty Years' War, resulting in tens of thousands of executions. But things were different in different parts of Europe, Spain ran the Inquisition primarily to convert or expel Jews but witches got their fair share of torment under the Inquisitors as well, Germany and France held public burnings, Scandinavia refused to participate for the most part.
But in England (I noticed you placed the question in English History) attitudes and accusations were very different than in Europe. You may be interested in the Related Link. On that page, the section titled Laws & Declarations, especially the Acts relating to England, may be of interest and there are also two articles further down entitled The Pope Blesses Torture and Witches: Religious Martyrs? respectively that are interesting reads regarding the accusations and feat attributed to witches.
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Why were people afraid of witches in the seventeenth century?
Everyone in those times was highly religious, so they persecuted people who studied the occult. Not everyone that was persecuted was guilty. After the first people started the accusing, other people accused each other to remain "safe" from persecution. A great book that is related to this question is the Crucible. It's actually a play, but can be read like a book.
What did the famous trials in Salem Massachusetts suggest that some people in that colony were?
superstitious and intolerant
Why were women killed for being a witch?
Because back then they thought that witches were really bad people so the people who they thought were witches actually weren't it was just a disease that people were getting from eating really moldy bread.
Compare and contrast the Salem witch trials and McCarthyism?
Salem Witch Trials had to do with a group of girls accusing women for witch craft, while in McCarthyism a man accused people for being communist.
Why are mostly older women accused of witchcraft hysteria?
It is mainly because witches tended to be wise women and healers which required the women to be older.
Why do women choose to be witches?
Its not just women, men do as well and they are still called witches, its a genderless term. People choose to be witches and practice witchcraft because of their beliefs and desires.
What were the behaviors of accused witches?
Being a land owner...so after death property could be stolen. Vulnerable. Mostly women. Vendetta to be satisfied by falsely accusing another. The usual corrupt leaders...doing what they have always done
Who first started accusing people of being witches?
Accusations of witchcraft can be traced back to various ancient civilizations, but one of the most notable early instances occurred in medieval Europe during the 15th century. The infamous Malleus Maleficarum, published in 1487, fueled witch hunts by promoting the idea that witches were a real and present danger. In America, the Salem witch trials of 1692 marked a significant and tragic episode, where a group of young girls in Salem, Massachusetts, began accusing local women of witchcraft, leading to widespread hysteria and numerous executions.
What kind of people were thought to be witches?
Witches were commonly thought to be old women, poor and usually unprotected. They were often single women or widows. Also witches were closely associated with living alone (in a house in the woods). Common pets for a witch to have were frogs, ravens, goats and mice.
Who is Banquo referring to when he says weird women?
The three witches
Why were people afraid of witches in the seventeenth century?
Everyone in those times was highly religious, so they persecuted people who studied the occult. Not everyone that was persecuted was guilty. After the first people started the accusing, other people accused each other to remain "safe" from persecution. A great book that is related to this question is the Crucible. It's actually a play, but can be read like a book.
What are examples of situational irony in the crucible act 3?
About 100 people sign a petition so that they may testify for the women who were accused of being witches. These same people were later arrested for being witches.
Did Saint Patrick burn women as witches?
No, Saint Patrick did not kill or burn witches.
Witches were welcomed into Puritan society?
No - women accused of being witches were hunted tortured and killed.
What was the 'swimming of the witches'?
'The swimming of witches' was when a women, accused of being a witch, was dragged down a river.
Where women in Norway accused of being witches?
No ^^
What did the famous trials in Salem Massachusetts suggest that some people in that colony were?
superstitious and intolerant
