Early Days & The Takeover
This island is where Napoleon was born before training as a French artillery officer.
Corsica
This was the name of the unified system of laws that applied to the entire country.
the Napoleonic Code
Napoleon’s primary motivation for his wars was his desire for this type of status for France.
"Grand Empire" status
This was Napoleon’s final battle, which led to his permanent removal from power.
the Battle of Waterloo
This mathematical system of measurement is one of Napoleon’s most enduring global legacies.
the metric system
These three social and economic issues made the French people desperate for a stable leader.
inflation, food shortages, and political executions
Under Napoleon’s rule, people were promoted based on this rather than their birth or family name.
meritocracy or talent
European monarchs formed these alliances to try and stop the spread of French ideals.
Coalitions
These two factors were the primary reasons the "Grand Army" was destroyed during the invasion of Russia.
the Russian winter and vast distances
Napoleon is credited with creating this type of "centralized" social pillar to improve the workforce.
centralized education
This term describes a sudden, often forced, takeover of government power, which Napoleon used in 1799.
coup or coup d'état
These two specific groups benefited most from the new laws regarding property and religious rights.
men and the middle class
This country was impossible for Napoleon to invade due to its incredibly powerful navy.
Britain
This was the remote island where Napoleon was sent for his final exile.
St. Helena.
Beyond laws, Napoleon is remembered for spreading this concept across Europe.
legal equality
After seizing power, Napoleon first took this title as leader of the Republic before becoming Emperor.
First Consul
This group saw a major reduction in rights, losing their legal independence under the new Code.
women
This was the name of the blockade intended to bankrupt Britain by stopping all its trade.
the Continental System
This is a major logistical challenge Napoleon faced when fighting far from home.
supplying troops with food and ammo
Despite holding absolute power, Napoleon's rule was different from old kings because he claimed to support the ideals of this event.
the French Revolution
Napoleon became a hero to the public by using this to launch his political career.
military fame/success
This practice, previously abolished, was restored in French colonies under Napoleon’s rule.
slavery
As Napoleon conquered new lands, people began to feel this sense of pride in their own country, leading them to fight back.
nationalism
Historians often view Napoleon as a "double-edged" figure, specifically these two contrasting roles.
a reformer and a conqueror
Napoleon’s rule is often described as this type of power, meaning he had total control like a king.
absolute power