Week of December 2nd

Tuesday, Dec. 4
  • Read: Absolutist political theory handouts
  • Lecture: Absolutism
  • Workshop: Discuss Reading
  • Due: Three-part summary on Rise of Absolutism
    • identify the following people:
      • Don Juan
      • William the Silent
      • Henry of Navarre
      • Cardinal Richelieu
      • Albrecht von Wallenstein
      • Gustavus Adolphus
    • prepare parallel timelines for:
      • Revolt of the Netherlands
      • Religious Wars in France
      • 30 Years' War
    • answer the following question in a 1-2 paragraph response
      • How did religious warfare lead to the rise of Absolutism in 16th-17th century Europe?
Thursday, Dec. 6
  • Read: none
  • Lecture: Clean-Up
  • Workshop: exam review
*Exam 3 - Monday, December 10th*