Napoleon

Waterloo

Battle in Belgium that was Napoleon's final defeat the battle on 18 June 1815 in which Napoleon met his final defeat

Corsica

Birthplace of Napoleon Mediterranean island on which Napoleon Bonaparte was born

Duke of Wellington

British soldier and statesman; he led the British troops against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo defeated Napoleon at Waterloo

Continental System

Closed European ports to British goods policy to isolate Britain from Europe by blocking all trade with them

Civil Code

Code of laws established by Napoleon which preserved many of the ideals of the French Revolution 7 laws implemented by Napoleon. Preserved Equality, Liberty and Brotherhood

List the powers Napoleon executed as first consul

Controlled army, conducted foreign affairs, influenced legislature

How did nationalism unify the countries that Napoleon invaded?

The people of that country would all be united in the hatred of Napoleon and it brought them together.

Elba

The tiny island that Napoleon was granted after his abdication. Off the coast of Italy.

Grand Empire

all of the land conquered by Napoleon during the Empire period; it covered almost all of Europe Largest European empire since Rome

St. Helena

area where Napoleon was exiled (the second time), where Napoleon eventually died the island in the southern Atlantic ocean where Napoleon was exiled for the final time in 1815

What were the four major principles that were reflected in the Civil Code

A single Law Code for the nation Equality of all citizens before the law The right to chose a profession Religious toleration Abolition of serfdom and feudalism BUT... Women lost many rights (property) Freedom of Press and Speech was limited Censurship

Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country Pride in one's country

Anne-Louise-Germaine de Stael

French writer who protested against Napoleon French writer; her books were banned by Napoleon and was sent to exile in German states