Discussion 1 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II

A) Discuss some examples of how the nobility dominated European society. Contrast this traditional role with the changes brought about by the agricultural revolution, and the industrial revolution and urban growth. In your post, be sure to mention at least two changes prompted by the agricultural revolution that are mentioned in the video, “What Was the Agricultural Revolution?” Your answer should be two to three paragraphs in length. Be sure to give detailed consideration to each topic in the question. The answer is not stated explicitly in the chapter. You have to sift through the facts and come up with your own original conclusion.

B) Several nations set up mercantile empires in the eighteenth century. Discuss how those empires differed. After viewing the “Palace of Versailles” video, discuss whether there was a probable connection between the transatlantic economy and the construction of that grand palace.