The Rise of Napoleon
Napoleon was born on the island of
Corsica
a type of map which shows hills, valleys, water and other physical features of an area
topographic map
Josephine Boneparte
French King who was executed
Louis XVI
The title Napoleon initially gave himself
First Consul
True or False: His family belonged to minor nobility
True
Spoils of War
The things soldiers steal from people they have conquered
Title of the Russian Monarch before the Revolution
Tsar
Napoleon's Second Wife
Marie Louise of Austria
What is nationalism?
the belief that one's own country is the best country
the desire for your own country
True or False: Napoleon was a follower of Rousseau and supported many ideals of the French Revolution
True
Battle where Napoleon used topography to his advantage
Austerlitz
Who was the Haitian slave leader who Napoleon betrayed and eventually captured?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
English Commander at the battle of Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Continental System
The two countries where Napoleon started his military career
Italy and Egypt
Describe Napoleon's Russian Campaign
- Arrived in Russia with 600,000 troops
- Tsar didn't agree with the Continental System
- Russian winter, scorched earth policy and continued Russian attacks = defeated them
Who was the Maid pf Saragossa
Augustina - a Spainish hero and example of patriotism
joined the battle herself after she saw the gunners had been killed
What year did Napoleon crown himself Emperor
1804
What is a Tarriff
A type of tax on foreign goods
What led to Napoleon's original rise to power? (3)
Power Vacuum from the Revolution
His Military Successes
Propaganda
When was the Battle of Waterloo
June 18, 1815
Who replaced Napoleon as leader of France
Louis XVIII
This Congress attempted to prevent war through "charity, peace, and love"
Congress of Vienna
The practice of banning and restricting access to information
Who did Napoleon do this to?
Censorship
Madame de Staal