The Rise of Napoleon
What country did he rule?
France
What happened when Napoleon led troops to Russia?
There was no fight because the Russians fled and used a scorched earth policy, leaving no supplies for his troops. Most of the men died from disease or starvation, and they had to retreat.
What was the political condition when he came to power?
The French Revolution; the people killed the king and other nobles (power vacuum)
What nations allied against Napoleon at the Battle of Nations?
Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, Sweden, Spain
How did his personality play a part in his rise to power?
He was bold and confident in his military skills
What happened at the Battle of Waterloo?
The Prussian and British army outnumbered the French and defeated Napoleon's troops in one day.
What action of his stated that no one was superior to him?
He crowned himself emperor
What happened to Napoleon after the Battle of Waterloo?
He was sent to the island of Saint Helena off the coast of Africa, where he lived out the rest of his life
What were the 3 parts of the Napoleonic code?
Citizenship, family, property