Vocabulary: edict, defenestration, tumult, verdant, sinew, polarize, hegemony, amalgamation, neo-stoicism, proxy, assertive, pacified,
Text Reading:
Topic 2.4 (102-108)
Historical Perspective: None
Write as a Historian: 136-37 (Questions 1-4)
Assigned Reading:
The reading below is a supplement designed to help you understand the 30 Years War – it is not required reading, but recommended to those who may need further clarification on the subject.
The reading below is for a Harkness if assigned.
Richelieu Grand Strategy During the 30 Year War
Guiding Questions for “Richelieu…”:
- What is raison d’etat and how does it apply to Cardinal Richelieu?
- Was Richelieu successful in his ideals of foreign policy?
- How did he view France’s role in the world?
- What does Richelieu borrow from Machiavelli and how is he different?
- How does Richelieu directly/indirectly challenge Habsburgs?
- What can we learn from Richelieu’s statescraft today?
Assigned Reading: CRUZ-POLICYPOINTCOUNTERPOINTWESTPHALIA-2005 (1)
Assigned Questions
- According to some social scientists, what is the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia in terms of nationalism?
- Why do historians disagree?
- How many Treaties were negotiated to end the 30 Years War and what did each do (including the Treaty of Westphalia).
- The Treaty of Westphalia attempted a balance of power in Europe – was it successful long term?
- What did the Settlement of Westphalia do for religion and was it the first of it’s kind to do so?
- Some political scientist argue that the Treaty of Westphalia is significant as it is the foundation of modern politics. Why do historians disagree?
- What can historians carefully agree on the idea of the Treaty of Westphalia’s significance?
- When was the Treaty of Westphalia popularized among certain politicians and why is it incorrect in it’s ideals of progress and freedom?
- Summarize in your own words Dr. Cruz’s closing remarks
Assigned Video: None
Assigned Podcasts: Rival Queens
- Why might Catherine’s position at court change around 1556-57?
- Explain Catherine and Elizabeth’s similarities.
- How was Elizabeth and Catherine’s relationship (explain)?
- How did that relationship change around 1564?
- Explain why death was so prevalent in 16th Century France.
- What is Kate William’s opinion of Catherine’s ideas on religion and Saint Bartholomew’s Massacre?
- How does both Elizabeth I and Catherine feel about Mary Queen of Scots (why)?
Rival Queens:
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