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Investigate the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688. Which king was overthrown? Why were people dissatisfied with him? Who succeeded him? What enduring changes resulted from this revolution?

As a group, perform a portion of a scene from Love for Love. How will you ensure the audience comprehends the humor? What strategies will you use to manage the actors' rapid entrances and exits? How will you portray the characters of Angelica and Valentine?

The late 17th and early 18th centuries were marked by numerous significant scientific advancements in fields such as engineering, astronomy, physics, biology, medicine, and chemistry. What were some of these key discoveries? Who were the prominent scientists of that era?

Examine the lives of upper-class women in English society during the late 1600s. What opportunities were available to them regarding education, careers, marriage, and property ownership? When and why did these conditions change?

The Restoration reestablished the royalist government after a brief period of Puritan religious rule. Who were the Puritans? How were they connected to the Pilgrims and Puritans in America? What happened to the Puritans in England?

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