Witch Hunts Are an Example of How Religion Can Be

question 22

True/False

Witch hunts are an example of how religion can be used to limit deviant social behavior by instilling strong motivations to behave properly.

---

Definitions:

Secession Crisis

A period of intense conflict and divisiveness within a country around the topic of regions or states declaring independence and breaking away from the central government.

Legislation

Laws enacted by a legislative body or the process of creating such laws.

Declaration Of War

A formal announcement made by a sovereign or government indicating that a state of war exists between it and another state.

Fort Sumter

A sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina, notable for two battles of the American Civil War, the first of which marked the beginning of the conflict.