24. Establishment of Napoleonic Empire Flashcards
What were satellite states?
state that is subservient to another and cannot act independently
What was the continental system?
an attempt by Napoleon to bring economic chaos to Britain by preventing exports entering Europe
Which of the European powers stayed out of Napoleon’s control?
Britain + the Ottoman Empire
Three reasons Napoleon justified expanding his territory?
to protect territory of revolutionary France
provide people with liberty and equality
ensure end of old regimes in Europe
When was the Peace of Amiens agreed? What did it do?
1802 after the collapse of the 2nd coalition - France withdrew from Naples and Britain gave back territory which restored the Ottoman Empire
When did war between France and Britain begin?
1803
When was the 3rd coalition formed and who was in it?
1803 - Britain, Austria, Russia
When was the sea battle of Trafalgar and who won?
1805 Britain
What was the treaty of Pressburg? What did it mean?
Treaty between France and Austria - mean that Austria gave up territory in Germany and paid large amounts to France
Why and when did Russia want to make peace?
their defeat in Friedland - they made peace in Tilsit in 1807
In terms of conquering what 3 main achievements did Napoleon do?
Defeated Austria
Crowned himself king of Italy
Naples becoming a satellite state
2 reasons why Napoleon’s characteristics aided him in the military?
He had strong leadership qualities
He formed a special bond between him and his armies
What was the Grandee Armee?
Napoleon’s renamed army after 1805
Why country was completely opposed against France?
Britain
Why two events played a crucial part in Napoleon’s downfall?
Peninsular War (1808-14) and invasion of Russia (1812)
What did Napoleon do to reinforce the continental system?
invaded and occupied the Papel states
When and why did Napoleon depose the Spanish King - who replaced him?
to ensure the continental system was fully enforced
Napoleon’s brother Joseph
What were 2 consequences of getting rid of the Spanish king?
Revolts of Spanish people
Britain as an ally to Spain
When was the treaty of Tilsit?
1807
When did France invade Russia?
1812
What was one of the greatest military disasters for Napoleon?
The retreat from Moscow
What encouraged the anti-french to form a new coalition?
the Russian disaster
Which countries formed the 4th coalition?
Britain Russia Prussia and Austria
What was the treaty of Chaumont?
a formal alliance between the members of the 4th
