The European Witch Craze started roughly during conclusion of the 15th century and peaked during the first half of the seventeenth century. ... During the 16th century, Martin Luther proposed radical changes to the Catholic Church system, in an attempt to rid some of the hypocrisy he felt that the Church represented. ... For, saith he, such an old man or woman came lately to my door and desired some relief, and I denied it, and God forgive me, my heart did rise against her...and presently my child, my wife, myself, my horse, my cow, my sheep, my sow, my hog, my dog, my cat, or somewhat, was th...

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• Grade Level: High School

Religion was an active part of the Spanish and English colonies in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. ... Throughout these centuries there were hardships and tough situations that these colonies had to deal with but both the Spanish and English ended up getting what they wanted. ... Religious persecution not only in the 17th century but many others often ended in a bloody and is regretted for generations. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Do you ever wonder why the world is like this? Humans have always had the curiosity to know and explain the world around them. Before the scientific era, people would turn to their faith for answers. In the Bible it states that unfortunate events are caused by demons and the devil. The word "wit...

• Word Count: 1676
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries duels were used to solve disputes between men, but people were dying because the men used pistols to fight. ... Fencing was added to the list of Olympic games in 1896 and Hungarian masters dominated the sport much of the twentieth century. ...

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• Grade Level: High School