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Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born? |
The small island of Corsica, off the coast of Italy. |
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In 1799 Napoleon set up a new constitution, which theoretically set up a __________ but actually set up a ____________. |
Theoretically set up a constitution, but actually set up a dictatorship. |
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What did Napoleon Bonaparte create, where everyone paid taxes? |
The Bank of France. No longer is only the Third Estate paying heavy taxes, which was one of the reasons for the French Revolution. |
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In what year did Napoleon name himself Consul for life? |
1802. |
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What was the name for the process used to approve, by popular vote, Napoleon's decision to become Consul. |
Plebiscite. This happened in 1802. |
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What puts the State over the individual? |
The Napoleonic Code. This set up public schools and strengthened the centralized government. |
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In what year did Napoleon declare himself Emperor? |
1804. In 1805, thought he was ready to take on the greatest navy in the world, Great Britain. |
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The Battle of Trafalgar was the result of Napoleons challenge of Great Britain. What was the result? |
The Battle of Trafalgar was a total failure. |
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In what areas did Napoleon annex (add territory to)? |
Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. Napoleon also abolished the Holy Roman Empire and split Prussia. |
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In 1815, what was the most prominent feeling in the people of Napoleons conquered people? |
Nationalism was very strong, along with strong resentment for Napoleon. |
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What was considered one of the largest invasion of Napoleons time period? |
Napoleons attempted invasion of Alexander I's Russia. Over 600,000 soldiers were brought to Moscow in May 1812. |
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What policy did the Russians use in an attempt to stop Napoleons army? |
"Scorched Earth" policy, where they burned everything of value as they went. |
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By winter, how many of Napoleons soldiers had died? |
About 500,00 died either in battle, or because of harsh living conditions (blizzards, harsh temperatures, lack of food and shelter). |
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In what year did Napoleon surrender his throne? |
1814. This is when the French throne was handed back to Louis XVIII, and Napoleon was exiled for the first time to Elba, a small island off the coast of Italy. |
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In March 1815, ______ soldiers left to join _______. |
Louis XVIII's soldiers left to join Napoleon once again. |
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Napoleon was defeated for the last time at what battle? |
The Battle of Waterloo. This was the end of absolute rule in France, in 1815. |
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What served to bring stability back to France? |
The Congress of Vienna. Prince Matternich served as host to the Congress. |
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What did the Congress of Vienna do? |
Redrew the map of Europe. Re-established dynasties in Europe. Established Louis XVIII as ruler of France once again. |
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People who opposed change-__________. |
Reactionaries. |
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People who wanted change-___________. |
Liberals. |
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What were the effects of Napoleons rule? |
Napoleonic Code. Invasion of Spain- leads to the Latin American Revolution. Louisiana Purchase. |
