1. Describe the major differences between Absolutism and Constitutionalism. What factors were present in individual states of Europe that caused each to develop upon one of these two paths by the seventeenth century? What contemporary authors were proponents of these ideas and why?
2. Pick one Enlightenment figure and describe the ways in which his/her ideas influenced European society. Were their ideas revolutionary? Explain.
3. Describe the social, political, and economic effects of the Protestant Reformation. What do these effects demonstrate about the nature of this revolution in religion?
No clue. But if you study well for the multiple choice that knowledge will be applicable on the essays. Here are some practice questions. Good luck!
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