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 658 Outlines of Europe mi History Philip's policy in dealing with the Netherlands. How did the United Netherlands gain their independence ? Section hi. What were the religious conditions in France when Charles IX and Catherine of Medici came into power? What was the character of the Huguenot party? Describe the massacre of St. Bartholomew. How did Henry IV become king? What w^as the Edict of Nantes ? Section 112. What measures did Queen Elizabeth take in reli- gious matters? How did the English Church originate? Tell the story of Mary Queen of Scots. What was the policy of Philip II in regard to Elizabeth? What were the general results of Philip IPs reign ? Section 113. What was the origin of the Thirty Years' War? What led the Swedish king to intervene ? What did the Swedes gain by the intervention ? Why did Richelieu send troops to fight in the war ? What were the chief provisions of the Treaty of Westphalia ? What were the other results of the war ? Section i i 4. What is the difference between modern scientific research and the spirit of the medieval universities? Describe the discoveries of Copernicus. What did Galileo accomplish ? Give the views of Descartes. What was the position of Francis Bacon in regard to scientific research? What was the " House of Solomon"? What societies were established for scientific investigation ? Can you think of some of the effects that modern science has had on the lives of mankind?