Hopkins’ and Stearne’s Influence and Power (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Hopkins' age when he began witch-hunting
Hopkins' age when he began witch-hunting
Approximately 25 years old
Hopkins' father's occupation
Hopkins' father's occupation
Puritan clergyman/minister at Great Wenham, Suffolk
Gaskill's view on Hopkins' newcomer status in Manningtree
Gaskill's view on Hopkins' newcomer status in Manningtree
Advantageous - allowed objective, neutral perspective
William Dowsing's official title (1643-44)
William Dowsing's official title (1643-44)
'Iconoclast General'
Origin of 'Witchfinder General' title
Origin of 'Witchfinder General' title
Likely publisher's invention on book cover (1647)
Real source of Hopkins' power and influence
Real source of Hopkins' power and influence
Being 'in the right place at the right time'
Who actually initiated formal witch-hunting activities
Who actually initiated formal witch-hunting activities
John Stearne (Hopkins assisted him)
Magistrates who gave Stearne first warrant
Magistrates who gave Stearne first warrant
Sir Harbottle Grimston and Sir Thomas Bowes
Gaskill's view: Hopkins & Stearne's role in witch-hunting
Gaskill's view: Hopkins & Stearne's role in witch-hunting
Facilitators/catalysts, not commanders
Source of East Anglian witch-hunt
Source of East Anglian witch-hunt
Widespread local beliefs/fears, not imposed from above