Present an overview of Polish history during this period. What main problems did the Polish-Lithuanian state face? What were the results for Poland of “the deluge”?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: A complex topic; the use of maps is essential here. Essays should show a grasp of the various power struggles involved, such as control of the Baltic trade, territorial rivalry with Sweden and Russia, and the attacks of the Cossacks and their Tatar and Turkish allies.
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