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In the 1600's many people who could cure others were considered witches. People tried to test them and drown them or kill them. They believed that these witches controlled the weather and could make bad things happen to them. At this time, Puritans (very strict Protestants) didn't like the look of anyone who didn't live by their laws, and who didn't lead a plain, pure, simple life. Anyone who could cure someone from an illness was definitely considered to be a witch, and trials were held. For example, the "witch" would be put in water, and if she floated they would kill her. However, if she didn't float, she would drown anyway. Sorry if this information isn't what you were looking for, but I'm only 13 and we've been studying this topic at school.

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