Drawing on your readings (including primary
sources), identify three fundamental
developments from the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries that YOU believe had
the most significant impact on shaping the
modern world . Your essay should:
Clearly identify and explain each
development,providing historical
context and key details.
Analyze the significance of each
development how did it transform
political , economic , cultural , religious, or
scientific life?
Support your analysis with specific
examples from your readings.
Make a persuasive argument for why
these three developments , in your view,
were more transformative than others.
Be sure to organize your essay logically,, use
proper citations where appropriate, and