Question

What was one similar characteristic shared by European Jews and women accused of witchcraft during the Protestant Reformation and the Counter-Reformation?(1 point) Responses Both groups were used as scapegoats for many of the religious and political problems in Europe at that time. Both groups were used as scapegoats for many of the religious and political problems in Europe at that time. Both groups were highly esteemed in Protestant and Catholic societies. Both groups were highly esteemed in Protestant and Catholic societies. Both groups were required to live in self-contained ghettos within their communities. Both groups were required to live in self-contained ghettos within their communities. Both groups were forced to wear yellow badges that identified them as Jews or accused witches. Both groups were forced to wear yellow badges that identified them as Jews or accused witches.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **Both groups were used as scapegoats for many of the religious and political problems in Europe at that time.**

During the Protestant Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, both Jews and women accused of witchcraft were often blamed for various societal issues, serving as convenient targets for the frustrations and tensions of the era.