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  ASSI 35/45/3, (mm16-18); indictment roll
   
 
  ASSI 35/45/3, (mm16-18); indictment roll. This shows the accusations made in 1601 in the Hertfordshire Assize Court against Agnes Whittenbery. The jury found her guilty of being a witch and Agnes was hanged.
 
Hints
  As you read these three sources, look for:
What seems to be the government attitude to witches?
In Source 1… note what she did which caused her to be found guilty.
 
Worksheet Instructions
  Put some of the examples you have found from these Sources into your Gallery Worksheet.
 
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