What did people think about Witchcraft at the time?
They were afraid of it and believe it was harmful
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Which English Monarch changed the law to allow Witchcraft to be tried in court?
Elizabeth I
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What year was the Law changed to allow Witchcraft to be tried in court?
1563
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Explain why Religious Change was reason of the intensity of Witch-hunts (1645-1647)?
Religious differences increased by Civil War. Puritans with Parliament believed that Witchcraft was used by Catholic Royalists.
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Which Monarch promoted Witch-hunts from (1604 - 1625)?
James I
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State the name of the famous Witch-hunter (1645-1647)?
Matthew Hopkins
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Who was Matthew Hopkins employed by?
Justice Of The Peace
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How many people were Investigated by Hopkins for Witchcraft (1645-1647)?
300 People
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How many were people were hanged by Hopkins during his investigations?
112 People
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True Or False: Matthew Hopkins used Witness Accounts as evidence against accused Witches (1645-1647)?
True
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How did Hopkins use a needle to obtain evidence from the accused Witch?
Accused would be pricked with needle. If they didn't bleed, they would be found guilty.
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Were men investigated for Witchcraft?
Yes, but only a few.
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Explain the social change that occurred that was a reason of intensity of Witch-hunts (1645-1647)?
Women were either widowed or left by their husbands who went to fight in the English Civil War (1642 -1651). Strangers began to appear due to move of armies.
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Card 2
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Which English Monarch changed the law to allow Witchcraft to be tried in court?
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Elizabeth I
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What year was the Law changed to allow Witchcraft to be tried in court?
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Card 4
Front
Explain why Religious Change was reason of the intensity of Witch-hunts (1645-1647)?
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Card 5
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Which Monarch promoted Witch-hunts from (1604 - 1625)?
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