How Did Alexander's Plan To Defeat Napoleon

12. What was Alexander 's plan to defeat Napoleon? What was the result? At first, Alexander joined ranks with other European countries because he understood the threat Napoleon presented, and became known as the Fourth Coalition. The Fourth Coalition was able to reach an agreement with France after defeats on both sides and signed the Peace of Tilsit. Some, however, did not abide by this treaty and in 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia. The Russian soldiers were forced to retreat several times but the “General Winter” stepped in, and forced Napoleon 's soldiers to retreat. This was not the last Russia had heard from Napoleon, however, as the war lasted an additional two years. Once Napoleon was defeated, Britain and Austria grew concerned with the power Russia had obtained.
13. What type of social reform did Alexander have in mind for the population? What …show more content…
in theory, this group would have been able to support themselves and their families by performing normal farm duties that would keep them in shape should them be needed but also help support the state through agricultural means. This was a very unsuccessful and unpopular plan, as it degraded the serfs and state peasants even more than their previous state. Additionally, they were actually more expensive to maintain, however Alexander refused to dismantle these colonies.
15. What were the consequences of the Decembrist Revolt? One of the most serious consequence from the Decembrist Revolt was that the endeavors made to rid any rebellion ruined the ability to reform or implement a constitutional-run government. The second most serious consequence was that this revolt sparked a series of revolts directed a czar ruled government which did not cease until the collapse of the monarchy in 1917.
16. Explain the reason why Nicholas I was considered the "iron czar" and often called by his countrymen