Napoleon Quest
1. How would you describe Napoleons Relationship with his parents?
Napoleon loved and respected his mother. He thought she was beautiful, strong willed and determined. He said all of his successes in life were because of here. His mother was pregnant 13 times and had 8 kids. He always resented his father for trying to be more French and fit in with Frances society. His father betrayed Corsica, to became an aristocrat and became a noble in the Palace of Versailles.
Napoleon Bonaparte:
Napoleon was born in Corsica in 1769. He was one of 8 siblings in his family. His father assimilated to French
Grand Armée:
Napoleon's army, that didn't lose faith in him
Battle of Waterloo:
Napoleon's last battle, one of the most famous in history. 130,000 French, German, and English soldiers fought within a relatively small valley. The casualties were enormous with 50,00 killed and wounded.
Continental System:
Napoleon's plan in 1806 to blockade Britain by excluding her ships from ports on the mainland of Europe
4. What is nationalism and why is it such a powerful force?
Nationalism is the belief that one's country is the best country It is such a powerful force because people wanted to have their own countries with their own language, culture, ethnicity and religion. This made people fight against their leader and resulted in lots of wars.
Censorship:
News paper were told what they can write and what they couldn't. They were not allowed to criticize the Emperor in any way.
What are the lasting effects of the Napoleonic code?
One of Napoleon's great achievements was the Napoleonic code. It was a code of laws that brought together all of laws that French Society was governed by. It guaranteed the right of equality, the right to hold property, freedom of religion, and freedom to pursue work of one's choice. Many European countries still base their laws and courts on the code. They include the province of Quebec and Louisiana.
Louis XVIII:
he replaced napoleon, when napoleon was exiled to Elba he was unpopular with the people and wanted to put in divine rights of kings
Guerilla Warfare:
Warfare that is loosely organized, including volunteer soldiers, surprised raides, etc.
How did Napoleon wage war on England economically?
He used the continental system to wage war on England economically. This policy forbid allies of France to trade with England there by destroying their economy.
Egyptian/Italian Campaign:
A military campaign led by Napoleon Bonaparte. Both wars were successful but Napoleon had to run away from the oncoming British navy.
The 100 Days
After Napoleon's first exile of 10 months, he returned to Paris and began to rebuild his forces. He ruled France for approximately 100 days. During this time, he built a new army and fought in the Battle of Waterloo.
Congress of Vienna:
At the Congress of Vienna, the map of Europe was redrawn after the fall of Napoleon in 1814. Leaders and representatives from countries all over Europe came to the congress, hoping to claim land for their own country. After the congress all of the powers were all more or less "strong"
Propaganda:
Bias or misleading information used to publicize a political point
Haitian Revolution:
France's most important Caribbean slave colony was Haiti. Around 500,000 Haitians worked in the fields farming sugar, coffee, cocoa and cotton. Most of them died because the harsh work conditions. The Haitians were hopeful that the French revolution had changed the world and that would save them from their harsh work. When Napoleon came to power, he stated that he wanted to end slavery. Napoleon helped France with capturing many countries, but then Napoleon realized that Haiti was too valuable to lose so he reinstated the laws of slavery.
What are 3 changes Napoleon made to French society?
He brought together all legal reforms of of the French Revolution and harmonized them with other French Laws Women lost many rights/ were considered property of men He filled museums with art and riches, also bringing education, arts, and culture a new importance
Corsica
Mediterranean Island where Napoleon was born and raised until the age of 8 until he was sent to have a military education in France.
Why is the Battle of Waterloo considered to be such a significant battle?
The Battle of Waterloo was considered such a significant battle because more than 130 00 soldiers were involved 50,000 of which were killed or wounded. The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon's campaign/ reign over Europe.
Napoleonic Code:
The Napoleonic code guaranteed the right of equality under the law, the right to hold property, freedom of religion, and freedom to pursue work of ones choice although women lost rights.
How did the battle at Toulon Affect Napoleon's reputation?
The battle of Toulon greatly impacted Napoleon's reputation and was the start to his military career. At the time he was young and gained trust from the military.
Nationalism:
The belief that one's country is the best country. They rally around common, language, ethnicity, religion, and culture.
How did the Congress of Vienna effect Europe? .
The congress of Vienna affected Europe because during this time, the map of Europe was redrawn. France was allowed to retain her old borders but Britain took over many of its overseas colonies. Belgium and Holland were made into one kingdom and much of Italy was given back to Austria. Tsar Alexander promised that all the rulers of Europe would work to prevent war through "charity, peace, and love." Within a few years, Europe was once again torn by revolution.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen:
The document made during the French revolution stating that all men have equal rights.
Elba Island:
The island that napoleon was first banished to after losing to Russia.
Abolition:
The legal act of ending slavery
What tactic did the Russians use to beat the French when they were invaded? Please explain how this strategy worked?
The name of the tactic is Scorched earth policy The Russians tactic was to draw in the french army. The french lived off the land they were invading so the Russians burnt their cities and crops so the French would have trouble surviving the winter. when Napoleon ordered his army for retreat the Russians used that to lure Napoleon's troops to far and attack them on either side. The long retreat from Moscow destroyed the Grande Armée.
The Directory:
The new government that replaced the rule of Robespierre. It was controlled by the middle class and gave most of the power to people with property. This group could vote and elect members to government. Napoleon Bonaparte stopped the directory and ruled after them as the Emperor of France.
Bonapartists:
The people who supported Napoleon after he was replaced by Louis XVIII
Russian Campaign:
The war between Napoleon's army and Russia.
Ancient Regime:
a social system that has been displaced. The old French monarchy
St. Helena:
an island south of the atlantic ocean this was where napoleon was exiled to the second time
Colonialism:
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country
Scorched Earth:
this was the tactic that the russians used to defeat napoleon
