Honors World History Chapter 18 Section 4
Napoleon's fall began with his invasion of _____, which had refused to remain in the Continental System.
Russia
In 1812, a Grand Army of over six hundred thousand men entered _____ • Napoleon needed to score a quick, decisive victory. • The Russians would not fight but kept _____ • They burned their villages, and even _____, as they wanted to deny the French food and supplies. • Lacking food, Napoleon left Moscow after ____ months to retreat. • He left in October, so his "____ _____" happened under terrible winter conditions.
Russia, retreating, Moscow, two, Great Retreat
What lands did Napoleon annex?
The Netherlands, Belgium and parts of Italy and Germany
Duke of Wellington
lead the army that defeated Napoleon
The Napoleonic code was a reform of the nation's
legal system
Set up system of public schools
lycee
the unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols
nationalism
The chief goal of the congress of vienna was to
preserve peace through a balance of power and restore monarchies
Anne-Louise Germain de Staël
prominent French writer censored by Napoleon
a disastrous attempt to invade which country led to Napoleon's downfall
russia
a popular vote by ballot, Napoleon used plebiscites to legitimate his rule
Plebiscite
how many times was Napoleon forced to abdicate
2
Quadruple Alliance
Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Britain
Which of the following European power was Napoleon unable to conquer?
Britain
Napoleon made peace with the catholic church through
Concordat of 1801
What doubled the size of the United States
Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon's Grand Army found this city in Russia set on fire & had to abandon
Moscow
____ ____ dominated French and European history
Napoleon Bonaparte
Legal rights Religious toleration Meritocracy Women lost power they had gained in Revolution
Napoleonic Code
alliance against France
a Russian-British-Austrian-Prussian alliance
Continental system
an attempt by napoleon to hurt Britain by closing european ports to British goods *turned out to be unsuccessful
Corsica
an island in the Mediterranean Sea
also called the Napoleonic Code, it preserved many ideas of the Revolution
civil code
Napoleon's legacy within France: Napoleonic _____ Expanded ______ More citizens had rights to property More citizens had rights to _____
code, suffrage, education
a system in which the powers of Europe met periodically to discuss any problems affecting the peace in Europe
concert of europe
The chief goal was to create a lasting peace while preserving the old order what meeting was this?
congress of Vienna
a meeting of heads of state within Europe after Waterloo to restore stability and order in Europe
congress of Vienna
a form of economic warfare that closed European ports to British goods; the foreign policy in which Europe adopted Napoleon's reforms
continental system
a sudden overthrow of government
coup d'etat
Paris was captured in 1814, and Napoleon was exiled to the island of___
elba
exiled to the island of ______
elba
When Napoleon helped create the Consulate, he became ____ _____ consul for life crowned himself the emperor
first consul
Napoleon consolidated power by strengthening the central ____
government
How did Napoleon become Emperor?
he used his military success to overthrow the directory and appointed himself emperor for life
What happened after Napoleon abdicated?
he went into exile on the island of Elba and Louis XVIII was made king
died on the island of saint ______
helen
Which of the following helped Napoleon rise to power?
his military successes
What empire did Napoleon abolish?
holy roman empire (he also cut Prussian territory)
How did Napoleon strengthen the government?
Controlled prices Encouraged new industry Built new roads and canals Set up a system of public schools Made peace with the Catholic Church Encouraged émigrés to return Recognized peasants' right to lands
Napoleon's legacy outside of France: Failed to make Europe into a _____ empire Sparked nationalist feelings across Europe Created a new _____ Sold the Louisiana Territory and doubled the size of the United States
French, Germany
Explain Napoleon's rise to power in Europe, his subsequent defeat, and how the outcome still affects Europe today.
Napoleon rose to power in the midst of near-chaos in France. His successes on the battlefield along with his strong governmental control encouraged a French nationalism that brought Europe to its knees. Napoleon's laws were spread throughout Europe during the expansion and remain important in many countries today.
What were the effects of Napoleon's rule
Napoleonic Code consolidated many revolutionary changes, spread many of these ideas to Europe, sparked nationalist feelings across Europe, sold Louisiana Territory to United States
Why did Napoleon want to hurt Britain?
because its strong navy meant that is was the only major European power outside of Napoleon's empire
How did Napoleon consolidate his power?
by strengthening the central government and winning support among class lines
A tactic where a retreating army destroys everything, leaving nothing for their enemies to use
scorched earth policy
He conquered ____ and put his brother on the throne their
spain
What did the Congress of Vienna fail to foresee?
the rise of nationalism
abdicate
to step down from power
guerrilla warfare
warfare using hit and run raids
