Lesson 14: 1500-1700 Mathew Hopkins and witchcraft
Cards (26)
- What time period does Lesson 15 cover?
- Who is the case study focused on in Lesson 15?
- What was the purpose of the Witchcraft Laws?
- What was the name of the act related to witchcraft during Henry VIII's reign?
- What was the consequence of the Conjuration Act?
- How did the influence of religion affect beliefs in witchcraft?
- What societal factors contributed to the belief in witchcraft?
- How many people were estimated to be executed for witchcraft between 1542-1736?
- What was the most common form of execution for witchcraft?
- Why were women often accused of witchcraft?
- What was the impact of the Civil War on beliefs in witchcraft?
- When did the belief in witchcraft begin to decline?
- What scientific organization was created in 1660 that influenced beliefs about witchcraft?
- How did the Royal Society contribute to changing beliefs about witchcraft?
- Who was the last accused witch to be executed?
- What role did Matthew Hopkins play in witchcraft accusations?
- What title did Matthew Hopkins give himself?
- What methods did Hopkins use to extract confessions?
- Why did few people speak out against Matthew Hopkins?
- What did Hopkins examine to find evidence of witchcraft?
- What was the societal perception of witchcraft by the 1700s?
- What was the impact of the failed plot on witch hunts?
- How did social class influence witchcraft accusations?
- What was the significance of the Royal Charter from King Charles II?
- What psychological impact did fear have during the witch hunts?
- How did gender dynamics play a role in witchcraft accusations?