Witchcraft

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History (Early Modern Britain) Flashcards on Witchcraft, created by 09cranerl on 18/11/2013.
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Flashcards by 09cranerl, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by 09cranerl about 11 years ago
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How were witches identified? Witches were identified by having a big nose, warts familiars, marks of the devil, old, widowed or lived alone
How did people test for witches? • Skin doesn’t bleed when poked • Accusations of neighbors • floats in water • Birthmarks • Confession under torture
How did witchcraft become such a problem? People were scared of famine and any family members dying. Also the invention of widespread media spread fears of witchcraft
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