attempt to indirectly attack Britain by targeting their Eastern colonies (1798-1801)
What is the Egyptian Expedition?
100
The name of Napoleon's comprehensive set of laws and reforms, issued as First Consul in 1804.
What is the Napoleonic Code?
100
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on this island in the Mediterranean in 1769.
What is Corsica?
100
In 1812, Napoleon's Grande Armee suffered a devastating loss in Russia; the military tactic used by Russia that caused this great defeat was called this:
What is scorched earth policy?
100
This was the name of Napoleon's first wife.
Who is Josephine de Beauharnais? (first name is fine)
200
Napoleon is again defeated by the British navy, led by Horatio Nelson, who died during the battle. (1805)
What is The Battle of Trafalgar?
200
New reforms did away with the idea of inherited nobility, and replaced it with a new system, called this:
What is a meritocracy?
200
Napoleon was a supporter of this revolutionary movement, led by Maximilien Robespierre.
Who are the Jacobins?
200
After the Battle of Nations, European nations take advantage of France's weakened positioned, surround France and take Paris in 1814, forcing Napoleon to abdicate and live in exile on this island:
What is Elba?
200
During the Peninsular Wars, Spanish nationalists revolted against the French regime using this informal style of military tactic:
What is guerrilla warfare?
300
Napoleon is defeated by Russia, Prussia, and Austria, in the largest battle in history up to this point (1813).
What is the Battle of Leipzig or Battle of Nations?
300
Under Napoleon's new reforms, many were given more rights, but not all. Which group suffered most from Napoleon's new domestic policies?
Who are women? (also minors/emigres, but mostly women)
300
During the 1790s, Napoleon proved himself a worthy leader by leading the French army to several victories in Italy against this country.
Who is Austria?
300
After Napoleon's exile in 1814, the monarchy is restored to the throne under this ruler:
Who is Louis XVIII?
300
Napoleon appointed this person as the King of Spain.
Who is Joseph Bonaparte? (his brother)
400
One of Napoleon's greatest victories, establishing his military power in 1805 by defeating the Russians and Austrians.
What is the Battle of Austerlitz?
400
Napoleon attempted to impose this policy, which would blockade trade between Britain and the European mainland, in an attempt to weaken Britain's economy.
What is the Continental System?
400
In 1799, Napoleon led an overthrow of the Directory government by force. This kind of action is called:
What is a coup d'etat?
400
THREE PART QUESTION: Napoleon's last battle and ultimate defeat takes place in this location, against this nation, and under this military leader:
What is Waterloo; Britain (with help from Prussia); and the Duke of Wellington?
400
After Napoleon's exile in 1814, the great European powers came together with the goal of reestablishing a balance of power in Europe. This event was known as this:
What is the Congress of Vienna?
500
One of Napoleon's first major victories, in 1793, against French Royalists, earning him respect and leading to his earning the title of general.
What is the Siege of Toulon?
500
The agreement between Napoleon and the Pope in 1801, establishing peace between church and state, but allowing for religious toleration.
What is the Concordat?
500
TWO PART QUESTION: Napoleon's new three-man government was called this; and, Napoleon's official position in this government was this.
What is the Consulate (with Emmanuel Sieyes and and Pierre-Roger Ducos)? ...and what is First Consul?
500
TWO PART QUESTION: Napoleon was exiled to this island in 1815, and was guarded there until his death in this year.
What is St. Helena; and 1821?
500
Napoleon used many democratic votes to decide on various government policies, to exercise the people's new democratic rights. These votes were known as this:
What are plebiscites?
(However, his charisma and manipulation of the press always ensured the people would vote in his favor.)