At this time of social disorder, industry expanded. Landowners pushed for the confiscation of peasant territory. People fought back as they were driven off their farms into cities and towns. Those who demanded reform were also "branded" enemies of God. The peasant rebellion simply caused authoritarianism to increase, and charges for Witchcraft were on the hunt. Many suffered, but women suffered most of all.

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