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The witch hunt ended in 1727.

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Most commonly strangled then the body was burned at the stake. Sometimes they were burned alive, beheaded or hanged.

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There was a test called the swimming test. They would tie ropes to the accused and drop them into water. If they floated they were guilty and were executed. If they sank and drowned they were innocent.

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sleep deprivation was often used because it caused hallucinations.

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People who were thought to be witches were tortured to get confessions but was only supposed to be done with permission of the law.

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There were about 4000 people accused of being witches and about 2/3 were executed.

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Being accused as a witch was also considered treason against King James the VI. They were thought to have worshiped Satan.

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From 1550 to 1700 witches were hunted.

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The ability to heal was connected to witch craft. Witches were described as strange or gross looking.

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Witches were more commonly women but there were some men. People between 30 and 60 were more likely to be accused of witch craft.