Advanced Placement (AP) European History Practice Exam

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What does the graph suggest about the execution rate of those accused of witchcraft from 1550 to 1700?

The likelihood increased steadily over time
The likelihood fluctuated dramatically
The likelihood remained approximately the same
The likelihood decreased significantly

The correct answer is: The likelihood remained approximately the same

The correct interpretation of the graph is that the execution rate of those accused of witchcraft remained approximately the same from 1550 to 1700. This suggests a level of persistence in the witch hunts over this period, indicating that societal factors, such as fears of witchcraft and persecution, did not lead to significant changes in execution rates. The data implies that regardless of fluctuations in social and political influences, the overall rate of executions sustained a consistent pattern, showing that the hysteria surrounding witchcraft did not escalate or decline dramatically within this timeframe. Contextually, during these years, various regions in Europe experienced witch hunts but to varying degrees, which may have led to local spikes in executions. However, when considering the broader trend across the entire period, these fluctuations balanced out, resulting in a relatively stable likelihood of execution among those accused.