- You can explain with the French example (Louis XIV) that Europe in the 17th century was a time of powerful kings.
- You can describe how Louis XIV could become so powerful.
- You can explain why the Netherlands was an exception to the powerful European monarchs of the 17th century.
- You can explain what a republic is and who has the power in it.
- You can explain and explain the conflict between the Grand Pensionary and the Stadtholder.