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What was the general sentiment about witchcraft during King James's time?
There was
superstition
and anxiety about witchcraft
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What book did King James write regarding witchcraft?
'Demonology'
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What was the focus of King James's book 'Demonology'?
It was a study of the evils of magic
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What action did King James take regarding witchcraft laws?
He asked
Parliament
to pass an anti-witchcraft law
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How did King James utilize the anti-witchcraft law after it was passed?
He used it to
execute
witches in trials
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What were the North Berwick Witch Trials?
A series of witch trials in
Scotland
Conducted under
King James's
anti-witchcraft law
Resulted in the execution of
several
accused witches
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