Questions for Tonight's Homework

Civilizations in the West, pp. 563-565:

1. What was the "belief" about trade in the seventeenth century that led to wars between the major trading states? Explain.
2. Why was conflict inevitable between the Dutch and the English?
3. Why were the Dutch a threat to the French?
4. List what led to the Dutch decline as the world's #1 trading power.

Very Helpful Review Materials!

Use your Civilizations in the West textbook Website to help you study for the exam. You can access the Website by clicking on the textbook icon at the top of the Shulman European History page.

If you would find it helpful to review the first semester material by looking at a different textbook that hits on the main points of each unit, follow these simple instructions:

1. Go to http://glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/ose/national.html.
2. Username: GWH2005
3. Password: 2uje7equ

You will find Chapters 9, 10, 12 and 13 most helpful.

Brand New Timeline Online

Check it out! Opening of Atlantic, Wars of Religion, and a little Ren and Ref. Enjoy!

Current Events Extra Credit Options

1. The Jon Stewart Option: Go to the Shulmania Website main page to get the details on the Jon Stewart interview extra credit.
2. "The West Wing" Option: Read this article about Sunday night's LIVE Presidential Debate episode of "The West Wing," watch the show on Sunday night, and meet in my room on Monday at lunch to discuss the show. Even if you have never watched "The West Wing" before, you can still do this extra credit. The article will explain everything you need to know.
3. The "Super Extra Credit" Option: You can submit a question to be asked on "The West Wing" Presidential Debate by clicking here. Email me the question you submitted before 4pm on Sunday, and if your question is asked on the program, you will get Super Extra Credit!