CLEAN : Campaign seeks a pardon for the witches Scotland burnt

The video discusses the survey of Scottish Witchcraft, highlighting its authorship by Christopher Richardson. It delves into the historical context of witchcraft accusations in Scotland, emphasizing their modern relevance. The video explores beliefs about the devil and gender bias, explaining why women were often accused. A case study of Grizzell Jack, the last woman executed as a witch in Dundee, is presented. The video concludes with statistics on executions in Scotland, comparing them to European averages.

What was the main reason for the witchcraft accusations in Scotland's history?

• Economic gain

• Political power struggles

• A belief in the devil's influence

• Scientific experimentation

Why were women more frequently accused of witchcraft than men?

• They were more involved in political affairs

• They were seen as more susceptible to the devil's influence

• They had more wealth

• They were more educated

What was the method used to execute accused witches in Dundee?

• Strangulation and burning

• Drowning

• Hanging

• Beheading

Approximately how many people were executed for witchcraft in Scotland?

• 500

• 1000

• 2500

• 5000

How did Scotland's execution rate for witchcraft compare to the rest of Europe?

• It was about the same

• It was lower

• It was five times higher

• It was ten times higher