Early Life & Rise
Napoleon was born on this Mediterranean island.
Corsica
Napoleon became famous for fighting with speed and _____.
surprise
The weak government Napoleon overthrew was called the _____.
Directory
Napoleon’s most important law system was the _____
Civil (or Napoleonic) Code
Final battle of Napoleon's defeat.
Waterloo
Napoleon received training at a famous French _____.
military school
Napoleon won major victories while leading French armies in this region.
Italy
The new government created after the coup was the _____.
Consulate
The Civil Code said what about citizens and the law.
These kingdoms ruled by Napoleon’s relatives were collectively called...
Dependent States
Napoleon first gained attention during the wars of the French _____.
Revolution
Napoleon wanted to attack Britain indirectly by taking this country.
Egypt
Napoleon’s title as head of government of the Consulate was:
First consul
Napoleon controlled France by censoring what two rights...
the press and freedom of speech
Name the strategy used by the Russians to crush Napoleon's Army. (retreating while burning villages/supplies so the enemy can’t find food)
Scorched-earth strategy
Napoleon rose quickly because he was intelligent and skilled in this area.
military strategy
Napoleon failed in Egypt mainly because Britain controlled the _____.
sea
Unltimately, Napoleon crowned himself this title in France.
Emperor
What group of citizens' rights took a step backward under Napoleonic Code
Women
Napoleon’s plan to weaken Britain by stopping British goods from reaching Europe was through this.
Continental System
Many French officers disliked Napoleon early on because of his ____ accent.
Italian
Napoleon’s early military victories made him popular with the French _____.
people
Napoleon created one a strong army called this.
Grand Army
Napoleon was this ________ a leader with absolute power; often oppressive.
Despot
Napoleon awaken this feeling of strong identity and loyalty to a people/nation based on shared language, religion, symbols, etc.
Nationalism