West Civ Day 23 - Absolutism vs. Constitutionalism

Objectives:  Identify factors that led to the emergence of modern nation-states. Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the English Civil War.

Task:  Today, we're going to shift our focus from continental Europe to the British Isles.  Specifically, we'll look at resistance to absolutism and the Puritan Revolution.  While you watch Cromwell, you'll answer questions and take notes on the film.  At the end of class, we'll have some time to discuss our notes.

Homework:

• TODAY - Absolutism presentations due in class
• TODAY - Unit 3 PDCs due by 3:00