Thomas Potts’ Account (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was Thomas Potts' official role during the 1612 Lancashire witch trials?
What was Thomas Potts' official role during the 1612 Lancashire witch trials?
Clerk of the Court
Who raised Thomas Potts, and what was this person famous for?
Who raised Thomas Potts, and what was this person famous for?
Thomas Knyvet; apprehending Guy Fawkes
Why could Potts never become a lawyer or judge?
Why could Potts never become a lawyer or judge?
He did not attend university
How long did it take Potts to complete the manuscript after the trials ended?
How long did it take Potts to complete the manuscript after the trials ended?
Three months
Who personally checked and corrected Potts' manuscript before publication?
Who personally checked and corrected Potts' manuscript before publication?
Judge Bromley
Who were the three Samlesbury Witches mentioned in Potts' account?
Who were the three Samlesbury Witches mentioned in Potts' account?
Jennet, Ellen Bierley, Jane Southworth
How old was Grace Sowerbutts when she accused the Samlesbury Witches?
How old was Grace Sowerbutts when she accused the Samlesbury Witches?
14 years old
What were the two main objectives of Potts' account?
What were the two main objectives of Potts' account?
Justify trials & protect reputations
How did Potts present written witness statements in his account?
How did Potts present written witness statements in his account?
As if spoken aloud in court
What does the SDE mnemonic represent about Potts' account limitations?
What does the SDE mnemonic represent about Potts' account limitations?
Selective, Dramatized, Edited