Napoleon’s Rise
Which year did Napoleon become the First Consul of France?
1799.
Which social class played a crucial role in bolstering Napoleon's power and reforms?
The bourgeoisie.
What is the myth spread by the British about Napoleon's physical attribute?
The myth the Napoleon was exceptionally short.
What was Madame de Staël’s full name?
Germaine de Staël.
Where was Napoleon born? (The specific city is not required)
Napoleon was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on August 15, 1769.
Which African country did Napoleon explore in 1798?
Egypt.
What was the Concordat of 1801?
The agreement between Napoleon and the Pope that established the Roman Catholic Church as the main religion of France.
How did Napoleon majorly change his perception shortly before his death?
He published his memoirs.
What did Madame de Staël think about Napoleon?
She believed Napoleon tyrant who may making a government that pandered to men’s interests.
How tall was Napoleon?
5’6
Which campaign did Napoleon gain a lot of prominence and become recognized as a military genius?
The Italian Campaign.
Why did the French support Napoleon at the beginning of his rule?
They thought that he embodied the values of the French Revolution.
How did the perception of Napoleon change after the publishment of his memoirs?
He changed from an authoritarian and controversial figure to a romanticized and legendary individual.
How did Napoleon control his own public opinion?
He censored the press and decreased the number of newspapers from over sixty to just four by 1814.
How old was Napoleon when he died?
51 years old
What was the name of the Constitution that established Napoleon as the Emperor of the French?
The Constitution of Year XII.
Which major critic of Napoleon actually began to support him after his exile to Elba?
Benjamin Constant
What were some of Napoleon’s actions that helped to encourage the creation of the Napoleonic legend?
Modernization of Paris, religious tolerance, legal systems, and educational systems.
What was one common critique of Napoleon's leadership?
Napoleon tended to prioritized personal glory and conquest over the stability of Europe.
What was the name of Napoleon’s first wife?
Joséphine Bonaparte
What is the city that Napoleon dislodged the British from in 1793?
The French city of Toulon.
What is the name of the group of influential figures who played a critical role in his success?
The Bonapartists.
What is the myth surrounding Napoleon's Comet?
Napoleon witnessed a comet before his military campaign in Russia that he perceived as a bad omen.
Who was the leader of the Liberal Opposition to Napoleon?
Benjamin Constant
What is the title of Napoleon’s romance novel that he wrote himself?
Clisson et Eugenie