economic and political developments in Europe

Prompt: Evaluate the degree to which maritime factors shaped economic and political developments in Europe, 500-1800. What about vice versa? How clear is the cause and effect linkage? No maximum or minimum on number of sources – just whatever is needed. All sources do need to be scholarly, however. Helpful hints from the professor: State the essay question or prompt you are addressing. Look at it as you compose your essay. Answer/address the question do not merely write about the subject. Define all terms. Organize your essay. Use explicit logic. Support all assertions with relevant evidence. If you are making a comparative claim, remember to provide comparative evidence and comparative analysis.