The Rise of Napoleon
Napoleon was 40 years old when he took control of France.
False, he was 30 (born on 1769 - coup against directory on 1799).
During Napoleon's regime, he did peace with the Church
True: The Concordat
Napoleon´s Empire was formed by three parts:
True. Enlarged France, dependent states and allied states.
Napoleon had the opportunity to create a new European order.
True: from 1805 to 1807 defeating enemies in his Napoleonic wars, he became the master of Europe.
Napoleon was first exiled before the disaster of the invasion of Russia.
False: After the military disaster, the French army was crippled, paris captured and napoleon exiled to Elba.
Napoelon studied great militars of the past such as: (mention one):
Alexander the Great
Charlemange
frederick the Great
Actions done by Napoleon, that betray revolutionary ideas.
Creation of a new aristocracy.
Inequality towards women.
Shutdoen of newspapers.
One European country that formed part of the coalitions against France.
Russia
Great Britain
Austria
Prussia
What happened with the old order of the nobility and clergy inside the dependent states of the French empire.
Thet lost their special priviledges.
While Napoleon was exiled in Elba, Louis XVIII governed. Which was his relation to the executed king?
Brother of Louis VXI
Mention one action of power that Napoleon carried out as First Consul.
controlled entirely the executive authority
had influence over legislature
appointed the members of the bureaucracy
commanded the army
conducted foreign affairs
One way in which Napoleon's Civil Code preserved revolutionary gains. (mention one)
recognized the principle of equality of all citizens
abolition of serfdom and slavery
religious toleration
protection of property rights
Mention one dependent state of the French Empire: (those with napoleon`s relatives on charge)
Spain
Netherlands
The kingdom of Italy
The Swiss Republic
The Grand Duchy of Warsaw
The Confederation of the Rhine
Mention one allied states. (those defeated by Napoleon and forced to join his empire)
Prussia
Austria
Russia
Sweden
British and Prussian forces finally defeated Napoleon in:
Belgium: The Battle of Waterloo
Why did Napolean change his name?
So it would be more "French - sounding" or less italian.
What Napoleon relied on to promote his military and civilian bureaucracy?
The expertise of officcals was important, promotions were based on ability, talent and capacities.
Why was so difficult for France to defeat Britain?
Because of its naval superiority.
Why did the Continental system fail?
Allied states cheated, resisted or refused it.
What did the forces send to capture Napoleon after arriving from Elba did:
Didn't shoot, recognized him as emperor and supported him to return triumphant to Paris.
Describe briefly Napoleon`s military career. (in at least 3 points)
He obtained a scholarchip to study in a military school, he read, studied, and educated himself in military matters.
He rose quickly through the ranks, won a series of victories and became a conquering hero.
He carried out the coup against the Directory and gained complete power.
What was the result of the Concordate?
End the rivalry with the church.
Why did Napoleon´s Empire fostered local sentiments of patriotism and nationalism?
His conquests and invasions made haters to develop their own nationalisms against France.
What was the ultimate goal of the Continental System?
Prevent British goods from reaching Europe in order to weaken Britain`s economy and therefore its military capacity.
Describe briefly Napoleon`s Russian defeat. (in at least 3 points)
Russian forces retreated and allowed them to advance.
They kept Napoleon`s army trapped and unable of finfing food nor supplies.
Abandoned Moscow. Set up the retreat in terrible winter conditions.
Lost 560 000 men.