Revolutionary Wars 1792-99
Where did General Bonaparte, Commander of Artillery, face superior Austrian forces?
Italy
Napoleon's title following the Coup of Brumaire.
First Consul
Name of the law applicable to the whole of France, designed to cover rights including property, inheritance and the family.
Code Napoleon/Napoleonic Code
Name of the battle where the Franco-Spanish fleet was defeated by Nelson in October 1805.
The Battle of Trafalgar
Another name for the Battle of Austerlitz.
The Battle of the Three Emperors
Name of the battle where Napoleon's fleet was defeated by Nelson in August 1798
Battle of Aboukir Bay.
True or False: Napoleon proclaimed himself First Consul
False
The Franc de Germinal replaced what currency?
Assignat.
This battle took place after Napoleon crossed the Alps.
The Battle of Marengo
Year of Austerlitz.
1805
Name of the agreement that led to the emergence of the First Coalition in November 1792.
Decree of Fraternity. Go further: Which countries were in the First Coalition against France?
Name of the elitist organisation Napoleon created in 1803.
The Legion of Honour
Briefly explain why Napoleon was made Emperor.
Examples could include: assassination attempt, maintain stability, preserve the revolution (?), etc.
Following the Battle of Friedland 1807, what did France and Russia sign?
Treaty of Tilsit.
Name of the advantageous high ground the Allies occupied but were foolishly deceived into abandoning.
The Pratzen Heights/Plateau
In April 1797, what did Napoleon do which upset the Directory?
Signed an armistice with Austria at Leoben.
Who attempted to assassinate Napoleon in 1804?
Duc d'Enghien
Explain the role of the Concordat in Napoleon's favour.
This established the legal status of the Catholic Church in France as under the authority of the state. This meant the Church was made an obedient servant to the State. Napoleon also amended some of the Catholic catechisms in his favour.
Name of the French Marshal that showed valour at the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt
Marshal Davout
Answers could include: Ineffective orders due to translation, constant changing of columns leading to fatigue, battle weary from previous retreats, etc.
Name all three republics created in Italy established by France.
Roman Republic, Cisalpine Republic, and Ligurian Republic. Go further: Name other satellite states set up by France.
After the electoral system was scrapped in 1802, it was replaced by?
Colleges
Explain how educational changes contributed to Napoleon's power.
This was used by Napoleon to help create future educated public servants and military officers, who would be loyal to the state. Scientific enquiry was not encouraged.
Give the years for the Wars of the Second, Third and Fourth Coalitions.
War of the Second Coalition 1798-1802
War of the Third Coalition 1805-1806
War of the Fourth Coalition 1806-1807
Name three Allied commanders during the Battle of Austerlitz.
Tsar Alexander I, Mikhail Kutuzov, Franz von Weyrother