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2. The Napoleonic Era (1799-1815) Flashcards

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Who was the leader of France during the Napoleonic Era?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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What year did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to power?

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1799

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What was the name of the coup that brought Napoleon to power?

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Coup of 18 Brumaire

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True or False: Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French in 1804.

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True

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What was the Napoleonic Code?

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A civil code established by Napoleon that emphasized legal equality and property rights.

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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Wars primarily involved France against _______.

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Various coalitions of European powers

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What major battle in 1805 marked a significant French victory against Austria and Russia?

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Battle of Austerlitz

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Which two countries were part of the coalition against Napoleon in the early 1800s?

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Britain and Austria

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True or False: The Continental System was an economic blockade against Britain.

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True

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What was the outcome of the Peninsular War?

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It drained French resources and weakened Napoleon’s control over Spain.

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What year did Napoleon invade Russia?

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1812

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What was the significance of the Battle of Waterloo?

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It marked Napoleon’s final defeat and the end of his rule.

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Who led the British forces at the Battle of Waterloo?

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Duke of Wellington

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Fill in the blank: Napoleon was exiled to _______ after his first abdication.

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Elba

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What was the Hundred Days?

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The period of Napoleon’s return to power from March to June 1815.

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True or False: The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore the balance of power in Europe after Napoleon’s defeat.

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True

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What was the main ideology that emerged from the Napoleonic Era?

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Nationalism

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Which treaty ended the War of the Sixth Coalition?

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Treaty of Paris (1814)

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What major reform did Napoleon implement in education?

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He established lycees, or secondary schools.

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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Era is often associated with the spread of _______.

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Revolutionary ideas

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What was Napoleon’s role in the Italian campaigns?

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He led the French army to several victories in Italy.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar?

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A decisive naval victory for Britain that ensured British naval supremacy.

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True or False: Napoleon was able to successfully invade Britain.

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False

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What was Napoleon’s relationship with the Catholic Church?

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He signed the Concordat of 1801 to establish a relationship with the Church.

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What was the primary reason for Napoleon's downfall?
The failed invasion of Russia and subsequent military defeats.
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's empire reached its peak in _______.
1812
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What was the significance of the Battle of Leipzig?
It was a major defeat for Napoleon, leading to his abdication.
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Which island was Napoleon exiled to after his final defeat?
Saint Helena
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What was the main goal of the Continental System?
To weaken Britain economically by blocking trade.
30
True or False: Napoleon was known for promoting meritocracy in the military.
True
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What major political change did Napoleon implement in France?
He centralized the government and established a strong executive authority.
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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Wars led to the rise of _______ across Europe.
Nationalism
33
What was the impact of the Napoleonic Era on the European map?
It led to the redrawing of borders and the rise of new nation-states.
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What year did Napoleon abdicate for the first time?
1814
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's military tactics were characterized by _______.
Speed and maneuverability
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What was the significance of the Rosetta Stone during the Napoleonic Era?
It was discovered by Napoleon's scholars in Egypt and helped in deciphering hieroglyphics.
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What did the Napoleonic Code replace?
Feudal laws and privileges.
38
True or False: Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica.
True
39
Who was Napoleon’s first wife?
Josephine de Beauharnais
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What was the primary purpose of the Napoleonic Wars?
To expand French territory and influence.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Borodino?
It was a costly draw that allowed Napoleon to enter Moscow.
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's last campaign ended at the Battle of _______.
Waterloo
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Fontainebleau?
It formalized Napoleon's first abdication and exile.
44
What role did the Russian winter play in Napoleon's invasion of Russia?
It severely weakened his army and contributed to his defeat.
45
True or False: Napoleon managed to establish a French empire that lasted for over a century.
False
46
What was the main characteristic of Napoleon's military strategy?
Rapid movement and decisive engagements.
47
Fill in the blank: Napoleon's reforms in government included the creation of a _______.
Merit-based bureaucracy
48
What did the term 'Napoleonic Wars' refer to?
A series of conflicts involving Napoleon and various coalitions from 1803 to 1815.
49
What event marked the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars?
The renewal of hostilities between Britain and France in 1803.
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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Era ended with the _______.
Congress of Vienna in 1815
51
What was the impact of Napoleon's rule on the rest of Europe?
It inspired nationalist movements and reforms in various countries.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt?
It resulted in a decisive victory for Napoleon over Prussia.
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What was Napoleon's Grand Army?
The main military force he commanded during his campaigns.
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True or False: Napoleon was known for his extensive use of artillery in battle.
True
55
What was the primary reason for the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine?
To consolidate German territories under French influence.
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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Wars led to the establishment of the _______ in 1815.
Holy Alliance
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What was the purpose of the Napoleonic blockade against Britain?
To cut off British trade and weaken its economy.
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What was one of the social impacts of the Napoleonic Code?
It promoted the idea of civil rights and legal equality.
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's exile to Saint Helena was the result of his _______.
Defeat at Waterloo
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What was the significance of the Battle of the Nations?
It was a turning point that led to the decline of Napoleon's power.
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Who were the main opponents in the War of the Fourth Coalition?
France against Prussia, Russia, and other allies.
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's reforms in France included the establishment of the _______.
Bank of France
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What was Napoleon's approach to foreign policy?
Aggressive expansionism and the spread of revolutionary ideals.
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True or False: Napoleon's legacy is viewed positively by all historians.
False
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What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna?
To restore the political order in Europe after Napoleon's defeat.
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's return from exile in 1815 was known as the _______.
Hundred Days
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What did Napoleon do during his exile on Elba?
He attempted to reform the island and maintain his influence.
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What was the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on the balance of power in Europe?
It shifted the balance and led to the rise of Britain and Prussia.
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Who was the principal architect of the Congress of Vienna?
Prince Klemens von Metternich
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Fill in the blank: The Napoleonic Era influenced the spread of _______ throughout Europe.
Liberal and nationalist movements
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What was one of the economic impacts of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe?
Widespread destruction and disruption of trade.
72
True or False: Napoleon's reforms were limited to France and did not affect other countries.
False
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Tilsit?
It marked the end of the war between France and Russia in 1807.
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Fill in the blank: Napoleon's military campaigns are often studied for their _______.
Strategic innovations

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