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Women started outliving men, and inheriting their lands and businesses. Church and state interests wanted to regain economic control, and found it easy to prey on lonely widows. When the women were accused of witchcraft, their properties could be seized and given away.

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What caused the slave trade in Africa?

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What was the weather like in the 1600-1700?

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