AP European History
Unit 4 Assignment – The Wars of Religion
Unit Readings:
Western Heritage
Chapter 12 (All)
Modern European History
Chapter 5 (pp. 67-77)
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Terms – Identify each of the following terms in complete sentences (who, what, when, where!). Then write a sentence explaining why the item is historically significant.
Extended Answer Questions - Respond to the following questions in one or more well-written paragraphs. Remember to begin your paragraphs w/ strong topic sentences!
1. Referring to your Unit 2 Humanism Readings packet, analyze the extent to which Catherine de Medici of France might be deemed a "Machiavellian" ruler. Consider whether she ...(a) Thought it was better to be feared or loved
(b) Knew how to play the role of the fox and the lion
(c) Was willing to do evil to protect her power
(WH pp. 446-452; Stafford pp. 418-425))
2. Explain the sources of strength and weakness in Spain in the 16th century, and explain the reasons that Philip II's Spain came into conflict with Elizabath I's England in the latter half of the 16th century. (WH pp. 452-455, 461-466; Stafford 425-427, 432-438)3. Design a "flow chart" graphically depicting the outbreak, progress, outcome, and effects of the Thirty Years' War, including the terms of the Treaty of Westphalia. Do not get too caught up in the details - focus on the big picture! (WH pp. 466-473; Stafford 438-445)
Other Terms You Should Be Familiar With (But Do Not Need to Identify in Writing)