Choose one of the following technological developments that were discussed in the web tutorial: the mechanical clock, gunpowder, the Great or Jersey wheel, printing, or the compass.Write an essay that addresses the following topics. When you respond to these topics, you should be specific and cite specific details either from the web tutorial or your own research. You should cite specific events and/or cultures as you answer these questions. Also, you should make sure to cite your sources in your response and include a reference list at the end of your essay.Higher credit will be given for responses that show evidence of a systematic and comprehensive understanding of the topics involved. The narrative portion of your essay must be at least 500 words (approximately 2 pages double-spaced).

• Discuss the history of the technology from its early beginnings to the Renaissance. Please discuss at least three different events in the history of the mechanical clock.
• Describe one force (e.g., historical, cultural, social, economic, political) that affected the development of the technology?
• How did the development and use of the technology affect Europe in the Middle Ages?
• Overall, how did the technology affect the United States?