what happened to witches in the eighteenth century?

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what happened to witches in the eighteenth century?

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2006-11-26 03:53:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Actually, in the 18th century witch-burnings and trials had just about stopped. They tapered off during the latter parts of the 17th century, as people came to realize that confessions gained under torture were practically useless.

2006-11-26 04:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they were burned. or dunked so their witchcraft problems would not infect the society

2006-11-26 12:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they were burned at the stake.Try doing a search for it.

2006-11-26 12:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by switchplate2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

murdered

2006-11-26 12:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋