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Why was there a 17th century witch craze?

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I think there was witch craze in the 17th century because;

1 It was good money to find them

2. I think people like torturing people

and 3 Anyone could a job as a witch finder

joe is aresome

I think there was witch craze in the 17th century because;

1 It was good money to find them

2. I think people like torturing people

and 3 Anyone could a job as a witch finder

joe is aresome

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