Chapter 7 World History
Napoleon's career finally ended in?
1815
About what percent of France's population belonged to the Third Estate?
97%
What happened on July 14, Bastille Day?
A mob stormed for gun powder
Which document stated "men are born and remained free and equal in the rights"?
Declaration of Independence
Which group most strongly embraced the ideals and principles of the Enlightenment?
the bourgeoisie
Which of the following was an important goal of the congress of Vienna? To destroy France, to execute Napoleon by guillotine, to establish a balance of power in Europe, to establish Vienna as the new capital of Europe?
to establish a balance of power in Europe
Why did the National Assembly lose the support of many French peasants?
took away catholic churches lands and independence
How did Admiral Nelson win the battle of Trafalgar?
He divided the french fleet
How did Great Britain react to the continental system?
He organized his own blackade
What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime?
He sat government schools
Which group finally forced Robespierre from power?
His fellow revolutionaries
What was on important consequence of the Battle of Trafalgar?
Napoleon gave up his plans of invading Britain
Which event happened earliest? Battle of Trafalgar, invasion of Russia, sale of the Louisiana Territory, or invasion of Portugal?
Sale of Louisiana Territory
Why did Napoleon attack Portugal?
To enforce the terms
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory?
To raise money, cut his laws, and increase americas power.