The Rise of Napoleon
What title did Napoleon give himself after he overthrew the Directory in a coup d'etat?
Emperor
Which country was Napoleon and his massive army forced to retreat from in 1812?
Russia
Who was the leader of Italian unification? (Spelling doesn't count).
Camillo di Cavour
The were many individual states
Under Napoleon, France adopted a set of laws that included equality for all citizens, religious toleration, and advancement based on merit.
What was this set of laws known as?
The Napoleonic Code
Why weren't people in Europe happy with how the map Europe was redrawn after the fall of Napoleon?
They weren't consulted/Nationalism
Who was the face of Italian unification in southern Italy?
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Who was the leader of German unification?
Otto von Bismarck
Why did Napoleon wish to conquer other countries?
He wanted to create a French Empire.
What were 3 goals of the Congress of Vienna?
Points for every correct answer.
Which kingdom in the middle of Italy was last to unify with the rest of the country?
The Papal States
Realpolitik
Which island nation was was the target of Napoleon's "Continental System" but remained outside of his control?
England/Britain
An extreme love of one's own group or country over all other is also known as:
nationalism
What kingdom in Northern did Camillo di Cavour help King Victor Emmanuel rule over?
Sardinia
How did Otto von Bismarck display ideals of Realpolitik during his leadership of Germany?
He was willing to wage war to unify Germany.
At which battle did the English navy defeat the French navy, ending Napoleon's attempted conquest of the region?
Trafalgar
Rising nationalism and the influence of the French Revolution that was spread by Napoleon's conquests.
Which city was a popular choice to become the capital of Italy, even though it was occupied by the French?
Rome
Which war will ultimately unite all of the German states?
Franco-Prussian War