CLEAN : Campaign seeks a pardon for the witches Scotland burnt

CLEAN : Campaign seeks a pardon for the witches Scotland burnt

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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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.

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What was the general belief about women during the times of witchcraft accusations in Scotland?

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What does the mosaic mentioned in the text signify?

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What were the methods of execution mentioned for women accused of witchcraft?

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What is the significance of the term 'revenant' in the context of witchcraft?

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How many people were estimated to have been executed for witchcraft in Scotland?

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