French revolution and Napoleon
Which four countries had the most influence at the Congress of Vienna?
Austria, Prussia, Russia and Britan. Prince Klemens von Metternich of Austria led the meetings.
What did the French revolutionaries want?
French revolutionaries wanted a better quality of life, equality, and freedom.
What empire did Napoleon defeat in 1797 that made him well respected among the French people?
By April 1797, Napoleon had driven the Austrians back and secured an armistice that gave France control of thousands of miles of new territory.
What is the name of the agreement Napoleon made with the Church (Pope)?
Concordat: It states that Catholicism is the main religion but there is still religious tolerance.
What is the difference between conservatism and liberalism?
Conservatism is a movement to preserve the old social order and governments, and liberalism is a movement for individual rights and new liberties with new government.
How did the Napoleonic Code reflect the ideals of the French Revolution?
Eg.: All men were equal before the law. All received the same civil rights, including trial by jury. All could practice religions freely.
What two islands did Napoleon get exiled to?
Elba and St. Helena
What happened to Napoleon's army in Russia?
In Russia, Napoleon's army was defeated by surprise Russian tactics, the harsh winter, and a lack of supplies. They were forced to return to France.
Where was Napoleon born? Why is it interesting?
Island of Corsica. Because it was part of Italy.
What is the name of Napoleon's second wife?
Marie-Louise
What happened at the battle of Waterloo ?
Napoleon was defeated by Wellington and was sent into permanent exile.
How did Napoleon become the dictator and then emperor of France?
Napoleon's allies, backed by his troops, staged a coup and seized control of the French government. Napoleon's dictatorship thus began in February 1800. In 1802, he was appointed head of state for life and in 1804 Napoleon crowned himself emperor.
Why didn't Napoleon's return to power last? What happened at Waterloo?
Napoleon's return to power did not last because upon hearing of Napoleon's return, his enemies declared him an outlaw and immediately sent troops to defeat him, which they did at the Battle of Waterloo.
What tactics did the Russians use to defeat Napoleon's Army?
Russians retreated, burned supplies and land, and waited for winter to finish off the French.
What events led to Napoleon Bonaparte being forced to leave France in 1814?
Smart Russian tactics and harsh winter weather weakened Napoleon's army and Great Britain, Prussia, Russia and Austria joined their forces to defeat the French.
What was Napoleon's most glorified battle? Who was involved in it?
The Battle of Three Empires: French Empire Russian Empire Austrian Empire
After the fall of Napoleon, what was the name of the meeting place where the alliance of the government divided the empire?
The Congress of Vienna.
When and how did the French monarchy come to an end?
The French monarchy came to an end in August 1792. A mob entered the palace of King Louis XVI and his wife and they were taken to jail. In 1793, they were beheaded.
What was Napoleon's proudest achievement? What are its main points?
The Napoleonic Code. It is a law system. The basis for many current European legal systems. It made every French citizen equal before the law but made things worse for women and children in France.
What followed the fall of the French monarchy?
The Reign of Terror. During this period, a quarter of a million people were slaughtered.
What is a coup d'état?
The forceful overthrow of a government.
Why do you think the old European monarchies opposed the ideals of the French Revolution?
They wanted to restore and keep their power.
What happened to Napoleon and the French government after he abdicated?
Two weeks after abdicating, Napoleon was exiled to Elba and the French monarchy was restored.
What is Napoleon's Famous quote about women?
Women should stick to knitting