A detailed re-examination of the witch hunts during the Middle Ages revealed that
A)Most of the accused were not mentally ill.
B)Mental illness was more common during that time period.
C)Most witches were psychotic.
D)Many more men than women were accused,tortured and put to death.

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Recent studies and analysis of historical records have shown that the widespread belief that the majority of accused witches during the Middle Ages were mentally ill is not accurate. Instead, many of the accused were innocent people who were targeted for a variety of reasons, such as personal vendettas, political or economic gain, and religious beliefs. While mental illness certainly existed during the time period, it was not the primary reason for accusations of witchcraft.

A Detailed Re-Examination of the Witch Hunts During the Middle