The frequency, nature and geography of the persecutions Flashcards
1
Q
Who was most likely to be accused?
A
Women
2
Q
Who did people fear?
A
Those on the fringes of society
3
Q
What language did Mary Glover speak and what religion was she?
A
Gaelic and Catholic
4
Q
Who accused Mary Glover and why?
A
Martha Goodwin after she stole bed linen for making dolls
5
Q
What also lead people to believe that MG was a witch?
A
She couldn’t recite the lords prayer and she confessed to being in a league with the devil
6
Q
What happened to Sarah Good?
A
Fallen into destitution after making poor business decisions and not marrying into money
7
Q
What was SG?
A
Homeless and a beggar
