Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Charges of witchcraft that peaked between 1580 and 1650, reflecting folk beliefs and social and economic upheaval, with disproportionate targeting of women and significant regional variation.
AP course connection
Topic 2.6: 2.6 16th-Century Society & Politics in Europe