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What did the 1st English Witchcraft Act do?

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Made conjuring of spirits & use witchcraft to cause harm punishable by death.

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When was the 1st English Witchcraft Act?

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1542

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What did the 2nd English Witchcraft Act do?

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Death sentence only given when use of witchcraft resulted in someone’s death.

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When was the 2nd English Witchcraft Act?

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1563

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What did the 3rd English Witchcraft Act do?

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Death penalty given for murder & lesser kinds of magic. It was illegal to consult with or feed any evil spirit.

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When was the 3rd English Witchcraft Act?

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1604

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What happened in 1736 in England?

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All witchcraft legislation was repealed and magic was declared non-existent.

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