learning objective for this module: be able to:

Identify the blunders and missed opportunities of King James II that led to the Revolution of 1688
discus the causes, course of events, and results of the Glorious Revolution
analyze John Locke’s views of human nature, the state of nature, the social contract, the contract theory of government, the labor theory of vale, slavery, and religious toleration
assess the economic and financial consequences of the Revolution of 1688—“Dutch finance”—including the stock exchange of the central bank
evaluate the views of the major economic writers of the age of mercantilism

to do for this module:

read the textbook, chapter 13: “From Restoration to Revolution,” pages 236–244

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The class is asynchronous (proceed at your own pace) until 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, October 21: Zoom meeting: Class discussion of research topics (see Research Paper). No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, October 21: Outline / précis (one page) and working bibliography (one page) of research paper are due.

After that, the next synchronous event is 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, November 4: Zoom meeting: Class discussion of Fortescue. No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November 4: Book review of Fortescue due (see Book Review of Fortescue).

After that, the next synchronous event is 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, November 18: Zoom meeting: Presentations on research papers (see Research Paper). No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November 18: Research paper due.

After that, the next synchronous event is no later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, December 16: Final Examination (see Review Sheet 2). As with all assignments, you are welcome to turn in the exam early.