History A-Level
The impact of notable cases on public opinion
What The impact of notable cases on public opinion means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Notable frauds and doubtful cases fuelled sceptical debate and discredited witchcraft accusations, though popular belief persisted.
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- Paper 3, Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 - 1 Changing attitudes to witchcraft in Britain (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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