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(1769-1821) general; Emperor of France; he seized power in a coup d'etat in 1799; he led French armies in conquering much of Europe, placing his relatives in positions of power: Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, he was exiled on the island of Elba.
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Napoleon
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Coup D'etat"Stroke of state"; the sudden overthrow of a government by force.
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Coup D'etat
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The procedure used to submit the constitution of a new government to the people for a yes-or-no vote.
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Plebiscite
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(1758-1805) British admiral; he defeated Napoleon's navy in Egypt and again at the Battle of Trafalagar.
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Admiral Horatio Nelson
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A group of 3 consuls.
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Consulate
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Code that organized French law and made law uniforms across the nation and eliminated many injustices. Also promoted order and authority over individual rights. The code only applied to male citizens. The code denied rights for women and allowed for husbands to have authority over their wives.
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Napoleonic Code
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The system of commercial blockades of Britain and continental Europe, set in place by Napoleon with the intent of destroying Britain's economy.
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Continental System
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Napoleon decided to invade this country. Napoleon had many new recruits from conquered territories who felt no loyalty to Napoleon. Many of the army supplies were lost or spoiled along the rough roads. July heat made men and horses miserable. Many men suffered from disease, desertion, and hunger, which thinned the army's ranks. The country's winter was the worst thing the French army had ever encountered. Only Napoleon and 94,00 out of 600,00 men escaped.
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War with Russia
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Using of terrain to "melt away" no uniforms.
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Guerilla Warfare
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The Portugese burned all the food and military supplies the French may use to help themselves with.
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Scorched Earth Policy
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Napoleon rules France and went to war during this time.
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100 Days
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Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, and Austria banded togerther to defeat Napoleon. The Duke of Wellington defeats Napoleon and Napoleon is arrested and banished to the island of St. Helena.
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Battle of Waterloo
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