Chapter 13 PPT - CHECK COMMENT SECTION FOR TEST CLUES!

Peter the Great Video

Peter the Great Video approx. 20 mins. Great source for his rise to power and Russian History.

Mercantilism Document Activity EXTRA-CREDIT

Mercantilism Document Activity

EXTRA-CREDIT DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 BY 8 PM. CLICK ON TITLE TO GO TO DOCUMENTS TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. RESPOND DIRECTLY ON THIS BLOG SITE. YOUR ANSWERS DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES BUT THEY SHOULD BE IN ORDER AND NUMBERED. GOOD LUCK!

1) What is Colbert doing in the first paragraph of his Memorandum?

2) Colbert’s goal was to better the financial and political situation of France.  What were his three main steps to accomplish that goal?

3) Why did Colbert exempt raw materials from import duties?

4) What role did subsidies play in Colbert’s plans?

5) According to Colbert, what are the three advantages to building up France’s fleet?

6) Colbert’s main idea is that the economy and trade are too important to leave to the people.  What does he mean by this and why does he think it?

7) How does Louis’s letter reinforce Colbert’s financial policies?

8) What are some of the rules the Charter sets forth for traders? Why are these important?

9) What is the tone of the Charter?

10) In one sentence each, put each of Hornick’s 9 rules in your own words.

11) Which of Hornick’s rules do you feel is the most important? Why?

12) Why are farmers so important to mercantilism?

13) What, in your opinion, is the single most crucial aspect of mercantilism and its success? Why?

14) Was mercantilism a necessary step between feudalism and capitalism? Why or why not?

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[1] The United Netherlands was not yet one country; rather,  it was a confederation of counties, countries, and kingdoms.

Blog #3 Age of Absolutism Due 10/30 revised date

“In the seventeenth-century England, the aristocracy lost its privileges but retained its power; in seventeenth century France the aristocracy retained its privileges but lost its power.” Assess the accuracy of this statement with respect to political events and social developments in the two countries in the seventeenth century. (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Resources:

17th Century England Events
Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy
Social Conditions in France
Louis XIVs Court
Lifestyles of 17th Century People