Key Terms
What was the Napoleonic Code?
French Civil Law introduced in 1804
What years did the Napoleonic wars take place?
1804-1812
In what season did Napoleon try to invade Russia?
Winter
What was the Napoleonic Wars?
A series of wars from 1804-1812 that pitted France vs all of Europe
Who fought in the Napoleonic wars?
Every country in Europe
How many soldiers did Napoleon take to invade Russia?
600,000
What does Abdicate mean?
To step down from power
Who started the Napoleonic Wars?
France
How many soldiers were left after the invasion?
20,000
What was the Congress of Vienna?
Assembly of European Leaders that met to piece Europe back together
Which countries were annexed into France?
Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany
How did the Soldiers die?
Starvation
hypothermia
What was the Continental System?
Closed European ports to British goods
How did Napoleon control the countries he took over?
Placing friends and relatives in charge of those countries
Forced other countries to sign treaties
Beat them on the battlefield
Why did France invade Russia?
They withdrew from the Continental System?