Napoleon
Where did the majority of Napoleon's soldiers come from in its campaign against Russia?
Poland
What was Emperor Napoleon's relationship with Great Britain?
His relationship with Great Britain was not a good one because he lost the battle & was captured & imprisoned
War
Was changed by creating battle or military tactics that use land, people/his army to Napoleon's advantage. Changed warfare and how wars are fought for eternity
Name 3 of Napoleon's books
"of persons" - dealt with civil rights, residence & marriage/family "of property and the different modifications of property" - focuses on property rights and servitude "of the different modes of acquiring property" -
What year was Napoleon born?
1769
When was Paris captured?
1814
At what age did Napoleon become emperor?
30 years old
How tall was Napoleon?
5'7"
Third Coalition
A European conflict spanning the years of 1803-1806. During the war, France and it's client states under Napoleon I defeated an alliance & the 3rd coalition
Scorched-earth policy
A military strategy that targets anything that might be useful to the enemy.
Nationalism
A patriotic feeling. The desire for people of one language, culture, location & ethnicity to form 1 nation
Who ruled Russia from 180-1825
Alexander I
What countries lie in the Iberian Peninsula?
Andorra, Portugal, Spain
What is Napoleon's legacy today?
Considered one of the greatest military, political, and economical leaders in history. Very popular with the french people
Where was Napoleon born?
Corsica
Bank of France
Created January 18,1800. Bank's task was to issue bank notes payable to the bearer on sight in exchange for discounted commercial bills.
Plebiscite
Direct vote of all members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in constitution
Where was Napoleon first exiled to?
Elba, an island in Italy
How did Napoleon escape Elba and return in March of 1815?
He escaped in February by sneaking past his guards and boarding a British ship.
How did Napoleon try to save his power?
He escaped the island he was exiled to, went to France and marched to Paris, raising a new army along the way
Consulate
French govt. after the fall of the Directory (1799-1804)
List 5 things that mark Napoleon a good leader and ruler
Good traits-respectful,motivational & strong willed Military experience,went to military school at age 16 Was persuasive Support from France, Italy, the media A great fighter with unpredictable strategies
How did nationalism and patriotism affect Napoleon's rule in Europe
He used nationalism & the other feelings that come with it to help defeat other empires. By promising to help people who shared language & culture create new nations.
Who was Joseph Bonaparte
He was Napoleon's older brother and the king of Spain. He was a noble man and diplomat
What happened to Napoleon after his surrender?
He was exiled to the island of Saint Helena.
What did Napoleon believe would cause Britain to be willing to make peace on his terms?
If he triggered an economic war against Britain, Britain would fall and be willing to make a truce or treaty on his terms & they'd stop the blockade
How does Napoleon change Europe geographically and politically?
Included the spread of nationalism, shifts in world power, major redrawing of political boundries and the diffusion of Napoleonic ideas of governance
Where could you visit his body?
Les Invalides, Paris
Relationship with Church
Made peace by signing the concordat which restored the relationship with the people and allowed the catholic church to reorganize in France.
When did Napoleon die?
May 5, 1821 at age 52. Possibly from cancer or poisoning
Peninsular Campaign
Military conflict between Napoleon's empire and the allied powers of Spain, Britain and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula (1807-1814)
What did Napoleon do to the Holy Roman Empire
Napoleon dissolved the empire with a military defeat by the French army
"I found the crown of France lying on the ground, and I picked it up with a sword" - ?
Napoleon means that the government of France was a mess and no one was king so he took the crown and crowned himself emperor.
Napoleonic Code
Napoleons way of keeping France organized. Wanted to reform France and make a more understandable law system. Contained 2, 281 articles which was divided into 3 books. Laws concerning property, colonial affairs, family. (1804)
Education
New system included primary, secondary & technical schools. Scholarships were given to deserving students and was now illegal for parents to deny children to go to school.
What happened to France when Napoleon was exiled?
Rulers met to decide the fate of France and it's empire. They gave the crown back to Louis XVI
Why did Napoleon decide to invade Russia?
Russia lost trust in Napoleon & stopped being allies after they signed the "treaty of tilsit"
Why do the people accept a dictator in France?
Since the revolution, France had been a mess. The people wanted peace and trusted Napoleon. Thought he would bring change
Coup d'etat
Sudden and decisive action by a small group of people to take over the government, usually through violence
Who captured Paris?
The Sixth Coalition ( European Forces )
Continental System
The foreign policy of Napoleon in his struggle against Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars
Battle of Waterloo
This marks the final defeat of Napoleon who conquered much of continental Europe. Napoleon was defeated by the British and Prussian armies. They created a Seventh Coalition to defeat him
Napoleon's duties as First Consul
To restore peace, order and unity to post - revolution France. Worked hard to improve relations with the Catholic Church
Describe Napoleon's coronation
Took place on December 2, 1804 at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Marked the "instantiation of modern empire". Was unlike the ceremonies used for the kings of France. His wife, Josephine, was present.
Napoleon moved to increase his power by making it permanent and heredity - ?
Tried to make it where only his family would be able to get this power and by gaining dictator status by expanding his empire.
Why was Napoleon capturing Russia's capital of Moscow in September of 1812 a catastrophe?
When Napoleon arroved in Moscow it had already been deserted. Napoleon tried to return to France before Russia's brutal winter. The army was reduced to 40000 men & Napoleon lost the largest army in Europe