Why were most accusations of witchcraft made against women?

By the end of this lesson you should be able to… Explain how trials against suspected witches were conducted. Analyse why most witchcraft accusations were made against women.

In your group create a silent sentence about how to catch a witch.

What can you infer from this source (use evidence from the source to support your answer) ? What can you see happening?

Causes of Increase in witch trials Causes of decrease in witch trials

I believe the most important factor that led to an increase in witchcraft trials was ___________________ because..... I believe the most important factor that led to a decrease in witchcraft trials was ___________________ because.....

Explain three reasons why most witchcraft accusations were made against women (9 marks) The aim of this question if to allow you to explain your knowledge in as much detail as possible. How will I be marked? Answer will include general comments but without detail e.g. ‘People were afraid of them’. 1-3 marks Answer will give reasons and add detail e.g. ‘People were afraid of them because they thought they were doing the work of the devil’. 4-6 marks The answer will explain the reasons fully e.g. ‘People were afraid of them becuase they thought they were doing the devil’s work. This was becuase the Christian Church portrayed women as morally weaker than men’. 7-9 marks Mark: What you need to do next time to improve this type of question: