5. From the 1500s through the early 1900s, Europe experienced several periods marked by major social, political, or economic change. These included:
The scientific revolution
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
In a three-to five-paragraph essay, explain which of the three periods you think was most important to
world history. Your essay should describe the changes that took place during the period, as well as the
short- and long-term effects on Europe and the rest of the world, and it should provide historical evidence
supporting the period's importance. It should also include one paragraph explaining why the other two
events are less important than the one you chose. (10 points)