Rise to power
This term describes a sudden, often violent, seizure of power from a government.
What is a coup?
This general term refers to a structured, organised set of rules that a society must follow.
What is a system of laws?
Napoleon expanded France’s borders primarily to increase his power and spread the ideals of this movement.
What is the Revolution?
These two physical factors—which Napoleon famously ignored in Russia—can be more deadly than an enemy army.
What are environment and geography?
Born on the island of Corsica, Napoleon began his rise to prominence in this specific profession.
What is a military career?
This was the name of the uniform legal system Napoleon created to replace the messy, feudal laws of France.
What is the Napoleonic Code?
This island nation was Napoleon’s greatest rival because of its powerful navy and global trade.
What is Britain?
Supply shortages and exhaustion are common risks when an army is forced to do this.
What is fighting far from home?
During times of chaos and economic instability, people often desire this type of figure to restore order.
What is a strong leader?
Napoleon’s rule was similar to a monarchy because he had absolute power, but different because it was based on this concept of individual ability rather than birthright.
What is meritocracy?
To weaken Britain without a direct invasion, Napoleon used this economic blockade to cut off their trade with Europe.
What is the Continental System?
When a leader loses the support of their people and military, they are often forced to do this (give up their throne).
What is abdicate?
These were the primary problems facing France—including debt, famine, and political violence—immediately following this major event.
What was the French Revolution?
While the middle class and men gained stability under his laws, this group actually saw their rights and status decrease.
Who are women?
As France's empire grew, neighbouring countries reacted with this feeling, leading them to form alliances against him.
What is fear/hostility/resistance?
After his first major defeat, Napoleon was sent to this Mediterranean island in exile.
What is Elba?
After seizing control, Napoleon eventually took on this supreme title, signaling the end of the Republic.
What is Emperor?
In the new legal system, this specific social group benefited the most from the protection of property and religious freedom.
Who is the Bourgeoisie/Middle Class?
Napoleon’s expansion often triggered this "ism," a sense of intense pride in one's own country that led conquered people to fight back.
What is Nationalism?
This 1815 battle served as the permanent and final end to Napoleon’s reign.
What is the Battle of Waterloo?