7. Why is it very desirable for the United States to adopt the budget system?
8. After what French king was Louisiana named?
9. Why did the French language in the seventeenth century become the language of fashion and diplomacy? Is this still the case?
10. "The age of Louis XIV in France is worthy to stand by the side of the age of Pericles in Greece and of Augustus in Italy." Does this statement appear to be justified?
11. How does the preservation of the balance of power help to explain the Great European War?
12. By reference to the map on page 699 show how far the "natural boundaries" of France were attained during the reign of Louis XIV.
13. How did the condition of Germany after 1648 A.D. facilitate the efforts of Louis XIV to extend the French frontiers to the Rhine?
14. Show that in the Peace of Utrecht nearly all the contestants profited at the expense of Spain.
15. Explain: "Rump Parliament"; "Pride's Purge"; the "New Model"; the "Ironsides"; "Cavalier"; and "Roundhead."
16. What circumstances gave rise to (a) the Petition of Right; (b) the Institute of Government; (c) the Habeas Corpus Act; and (d) the Bill of Rights?