Tuesday, Dec. 13
- Read: Merriman 245-262
- Lecture: Absolutism in France
- Homework: id the following terms:
- The Fronde
- Cardinal Mazarin
- Parlement of Paris
- Jansenism
Thursday, Dec. 15
- Read: Merriman 268-283
- Lecture: Russian Absolutism
- In-class: Holiday celebration
- Homework: term ids
- Muscovy
- Ivan IV (the Terrible)
- boyars
- Peter the Great
Monday, Dec. 5
- Read: Merriman 231-241
- Lecture: Dutch Republic
- Due: three-part summary
- identify the following terms
- stadholder
- Rembrandt
- House of Orange
- create a chart that records the main characteristics of Dutch politics, economy and culture
- write a two-paragraph response that a) explains how those characteristics led to a golden age, and b) how Dutch prosperity came to an end
Wednesday, Dec. 7
- Read: Locke & Hobbes handouts
- Discussion: Theories of Absolutism
- Homework: complete review sheet
- Workshop: exam review
Friday, Dec. 9
