Discussion:
1.Explain the impact of the Hanseatic League and the Champaign Fairs on European trade.
2.Describe European population flows 1200-1500.
3.Contrast Portuguese and Spanish overseas exploration.
4. Provide five detailed ways in which the Chinese economy compared favorably to that of Western Europe in the pre-modern era.
5.Explain Kenneth Pomeranz's explanation for the industrialization of Western Europe, particularly Britain, before Asia, especially China. In particular, explain how differential factor endowments and having to simultaneously meet the following needs played a role: food, fuel (for both warmth and eventually as a source of energy), clothing, and building materials (wood vs. iron).