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Discovery Questions

Wrapping up the Western Mind

Vasco de Gama took advantage of new navigation tools, new sail rigging to do what?

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Why would Italians be unhappy with de Gama's success?

How did the Portuguese versus the Spanish approach to travel and trade differ?

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Absolutism was in full swing in 17th century France. How was it different from earlier forms of monarchy?

What were some key elements that were required for absolutism to be successful?

How is Versailles a metaphor for this absolutism movement?

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What is an agrarian society?

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In the 17th century, difficult times forced subsistence farmers into other vocations (full or part time), how does this parallel with what is going on in oil and gas in YYC?

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What were some of the things peasant farmers did with their extra income in the 17th century and how would this set up the industrial revolution?

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Nitrogen fixing legumes allowed for a growth in population. How is this related to the health of farm animals?

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