Vocabulary
Among Napoleon's most lasting reforms was a new code of laws called
the Napoleonic Code
Out of all major European powers, only this nation remained out of Napoleon's empire
Britain
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself as _______ of France
Emperor
A series of wars from 1804 to 1812 that pitted France against the major powers of Europe
Napoleonic Wars
In 1793, Napoleon drove British forces out of this French port
Toulon
For women, Napoleon made what reforms
Lost most of their newly gained rights, could not exercise rights to citizenship, lost freedom in relationships- men regained complete authority over wives and children
Add a territory to an existing state or country; incorporate
Annexation
Napoleon's successes boosted the spirit of _____ causing massive parades in the Paris streets.
Nationalism
What 3 things did the Napoleonic Code bring to France
Equality of citizens before the law, religious toleration, abolition of feudalism
Blockade designed by Napoleon to hurt Britain economically by closing European ports to British goods
Continental System
The Battle where the French were defeated by the British under Horatio Nelson was called
Battle of Trafalgar
During conquest, Napoleon's armies spread ideas of the revolution. Name two impactful ideas they helped spread
Abolished titles of nobility
Ended Church privileges
Opened careers to men of talent
Ended serfdom and manorial dues
A ballot in which voters have a direct say on an issue; popular vote by ballot
Plebiscite
Name the four countries Napoleon annexed into his empire.
Netherlands, Belgium, parts of Italy and Germany
To ensure economic prosperity, Napoleon did what things (name 3)
Controlled prices
Encourage new industry
Set up public schools
Built roads and canals