Week of December 4th

Monday, Dec. 5
  • Read: Merriman 231-241
  • Lecture: Dutch Republic
  • Due: three-part summary
    1. identify the following terms
      • stadholder
      • Rembrandt
      • House of Orange
    2. create a chart that records the main characteristics of Dutch politics, economy and culture
    3. 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
  • EXAM 3