1. Throughout our course of study, how have women been treated in European society?

2. Witch Hunts - 70k-100k killed from 1400-1700 Causes Belief in magic - “cunning folk” - people who helped villagers cope Catholic Church claimed powers came from either God or Devil

3. Women are weaker vessels - 80% of victims 40-60, unmarried misogyny plays a role midwives were women, child deaths could result in accusation Religious wars create environment of scapegoating

4. Hunting Season!

6. End of Witch Hunts Scientific revolution Advances in medicine and insurance trials become chaotic Reformation stresses God as only spiritual force

10. Witchfinders