Which witches were persecuted in 1500-1700?

Between 1500 and 1700, many individuals, primarily women, were persecuted as witches across Europe and colonial America. The witch hunts were fueled by religious fervor, societal fears, and misogyny, leading to thousands of executions, often through trials that relied on dubious evidence. Notable episodes include the European witch hunts, the Pendle witch trials in England, and the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. These persecutions reflected broader societal anxieties and the desire to control women who defied traditional roles.