24. Establishment of Napoleonic Empire

Question 1

What were satellite states?

Answer 1

state that is subservient to another and cannot act independently

Question 2

What was the continental system?

Answer 2

an attempt by Napoleon to bring economic chaos to Britain by preventing exports entering Europe

Question 3

Which of the European powers stayed out of Napoleon’s control?

Answer 3

Britain + the Ottoman Empire

Question 4

Three reasons Napoleon justified expanding his territory?

Answer 4

to protect territory of revolutionary France
provide people with liberty and equality
ensure end of old regimes in Europe

Question 5

When was the Peace of Amiens agreed? What did it do?

Answer 5

1802 after the collapse of the 2nd coalition - France withdrew from Naples and Britain gave back territory which restored the Ottoman Empire

Question 6

When did war between France and Britain begin?

Answer 6

1803

Question 7

When was the 3rd coalition formed and who was in it?

Answer 7

1803 - Britain, Austria, Russia

Question 8

When was the sea battle of Trafalgar and who won?

Answer 8

1805 Britain

Question 9

What was the treaty of Pressburg? What did it mean?

Answer 9

Treaty between France and Austria - mean that Austria gave up territory in Germany and paid large amounts to France

Question 10

Why and when did Russia want to make peace?

Answer 10

their defeat in Friedland - they made peace in Tilsit in 1807

Question 11

In terms of conquering what 3 main achievements did Napoleon do?

Answer 11

Defeated Austria
Crowned himself king of Italy
Naples becoming a satellite state

Question 12

2 reasons why Napoleon’s characteristics aided him in the military?

Answer 12

He had strong leadership qualities

He formed a special bond between him and his armies

Question 13

What was the Grandee Armee?

Answer 13

Napoleon’s renamed army after 1805

Question 14

Why country was completely opposed against France?

Answer 14

Britain

Question 15

Why two events played a crucial part in Napoleon’s downfall?

Answer 15

Peninsular War (1808-14) and invasion of Russia (1812)

Question 16

What did Napoleon do to reinforce the continental system?

Answer 16

invaded and occupied the Papel states

Question 17

When and why did Napoleon depose the Spanish King - who replaced him?

Answer 17

to ensure the continental system was fully enforced

Napoleon’s brother Joseph

Question 18

What were 2 consequences of getting rid of the Spanish king?

Answer 18

Revolts of Spanish people

Britain as an ally to Spain

Question 19

When was the treaty of Tilsit?

Answer 19

1807

Question 20

When did France invade Russia?

Answer 20

1812

Question 21

What was one of the greatest military disasters for Napoleon?

Answer 21

The retreat from Moscow

Question 22

What encouraged the anti-french to form a new coalition?

Answer 22

the Russian disaster

Question 23

Which countries formed the 4th coalition?

Answer 23

Britain Russia Prussia and Austria

Question 24

What was the treaty of Chaumont?

Answer 24

a formal alliance between the members of the 4th

Question 25

When did France’s enemies enter Paris?

Answer 25

1814

Question 26

What was the 100 days campaign?

Answer 26

Napoleon saw an opportunity to split his allies and recover his throne

Question 27

When was the Battle of Waterloo?

Answer 27

1815

Question 28

What was the treaty of Paris and when was it signed?

Answer 28

treaty after Napoleon’s final abdication reducing France’s frontiers in 1815