Transformation of Western Europe and Russia
RENAISSANCE
A rebirth of cultural and intellectual pursuits after the stagnation of the Middle Ages. This period in European history features major cultural and artistic change. |
ABSOLUTISM
A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch, who has absolute control. |
LIMITED MONARCHY
English Bill of Rights written after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The bill created a limited monarchy and established Parliament as the ruling body of the nation. |
Overview:
Western Europe and Russia transformed politically, economically, and culturally between 1400 and 1750. This transformation included state building, conflicts, shifts in power and authority, and new ways of understanding the world.
Western Europe and Russia transformed politically, economically, and culturally between 1400 and 1750. This transformation included state building, conflicts, shifts in power and authority, and new ways of understanding the world.
Unit Essential Question:
How did new ideas and innovation affect Western Europe and Russia starting in the 15th century?
How did new ideas and innovation affect Western Europe and Russia starting in the 15th century?
Lesson #1: Renaissance
What was the Renaissance? |
Lesson #2: Italy
What were the geographic and historical circumstances that led to the start of the Renaissance in Italy? |
Lesson #3: Characteristics
What were the characteristics of the Renaissance in Italy? |
Lesson #4: Effects
Why and how did the Renaissance spread outside of Italy? |
Lesson #5: Machiavelli
What does The Prince (1513) reveal about how Machiavelli believed power is gained, maintained, and consolidated? |
Lesson #6: Protestant Reformation
What was the Protestant Reformation? What were the causes? |
Lesson #7: Martin Luther
What effect did Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Elizabeth I have on political and religious unity in Europe? |
Lesson #8: Counter-Reformation
What was the Counter-Reformation? How did the Counter-Reformation affect Europe? |
Lesson #9: Scientific Revolution
What was the Scientific Revolution? How did people in Medieval Europe and scholars in the Scientific Revolution view the world and truth differently? |
Lesson #10: Discoveries
What discoveries were made during the Scientific Revolution? What effects have they had? |
Lesson #11: Absolutism
What is absolutism? How did absolute monarchs gain, consolidate, and maintain power? |
Lesson #12: Limited Monarchs
How did events such as the Magna Carta, The Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights cause a limited monarchy in England? |