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When did the Battle of Waterloo take place?
On June 18, 1815
Where did the Battle of Waterloo happen?
In Belgium
Who was the leader of France at Waterloo?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who fought against Napoleon?
A European coalition
Which island did Napoleon escape from?
Elba
Did Napoleon return to power in 1815?
Yes, he did.
Which countries led the coalition?
Britain and Prussia.
Who led the British forces?
The Duke of Wellington.
Did Napoleon win the battle?
No, he lost.
Why were European countries afraid of Napoleon?
Because they thought he wanted to conquer more land.
Why was Saint Helena chosen for Napoleon’s exile?
Because it was very remote and far away.
Where did Napoleon go after losing power?
To Saint Helena.
Why is the Battle of Waterloo considered very important?
Because it ended Napoleon’s rule and the Napoleonic Wars.
What did Napoleon lose after the battle besides the war?
His political power.
Why did Napoleon return to France in 1815?
Because he escaped from exile and wanted to regain power
Why did Napoleon attack first?
To win before the Prussians arrived.
What happened to Napoleon after he lost?
He had to give up power.
Did Waterloo end the Napoleonic Wars?
Yes
Who did Napoleon attack first?
Wellington’s army.
What arrived later to help defeat Napoleon?
Prussian reinforcements.
How long had France been at war before Waterloo ended it?
About 23 years.
What was the name of the alliance against France?
The Seventh Coalition.
Who led the Prussian army?
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
Was Waterloo Napoleon’s final defeat?
Yes, it was.
Did Napoleon abdicate the throne after Waterloo?
Yes