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The World Expands and Changes

Step 1. Questions

Research life in the 1600s or 1700s. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • What important events occurred at this time?
  • What types of jobs did people have?
  • What type of community existed?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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European Enlightenment
Check out this site to learn about the philosophies that emerged in the 1600s and 1700s in Europe.

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Global History: Cultural and Intellectual Life
Visit this site for information on how different civilizations in Asia lived in the 1600s and 1700s.

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France in the 1600s – Mathematics and Liberal Arts
Check out this site for information on the emergence of mathematics and liberal arts in France in the 1600s. You’ll learn about some famous mathematicians and others.

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Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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