Question

in what ways did existing views or conflicts in the village contribute to who was accused of witchcraft? include key ideas and details in your response.
answer the following question in a short paragraph using the rac(say)e(mean, ma) did confessions and accusations continue to grow? what eventually led to the end of the wit er? what does the passage say to support your answer? what does this mean and why does it
combine each pair of sentences into one complex sentence using an -ing phrase and a conjunction.
example: i finished my homework. i watched tv afterward. after finishing my homework, i watched tv.
she opened the window. she wanted to let in fresh air.
he grabbed his backpack. he ran to catch the bus.
we walked through the park. we enjoyed the sunset.

Explanation:

1. For the question about witch - craft in the village: Existing views in the village often included superstitions and religious beliefs that associated certain behaviors or characteristics with witchcraft. Conflicts such as land disputes, family feuds, or social rivalries could lead to accusations. Those who were different, such as out - siders, the poor, or those with mental or physical disabilities, were more likely to be accused. Confessions and accusations grew due to mass hysteria, the influence of religious leaders, and the fear of the unknown. The end of the witch - hunts was often due to a combination of factors like the intervention of higher authorities, the realization of the lack of evidence, and the waning of the initial panic.
2. For combining sentences:

• "She opened the window. She wanted to let in fresh air." can be combined as "Wanting to let in fresh air, she opened the window."
• "He grabbed his backpack. He ran to catch the bus." can be combined as "Grabbing his backpack, he ran to catch the bus."
• "We walked through the park. We enjoyed the sunset." can be combined as "Walking through the park, we enjoyed the sunset."

Answer:

1. Existing views like superstitions and conflicts like feuds contributed to witch - craft accusations. Different people were targeted. Hysteria made accusations grow and a combination of factors ended it.
2. Wanting to let in fresh air, she opened the window.

Grabbing his backpack, he ran to catch the bus.
Walking through the park, we enjoyed the sunset.