Chapter 21A Flashcards
Which countries came under Napoleon’s generalship between 1792 (beginning of war w/ Austria) and 1807?
1792: Savoy
1793: Niece
1795: Belgium, Holland
1799: much of Italy
When does Napoleon score a string of victories to extend the French Empire?
1799 - 1807
What were pays reunis?
Annexed territories
Effectively part of France
What were the pays reunis states?
North Italy
Papal states
Belgium
Holland
Illyrian provinces
What were the pays conquis states?
Switzerland
Spain
Parts of Italy
Confederation of the Rhine
Dutchy of Warsaw
What were pays conquis?
Satellite states
Protect French BORDERS
Provide men for French armies
Napoleon oft placed fam on thrones
What were pays allies?
Allied states
Ruled by own kings
Owed allegiance to Napoleon
What were the pays allies states?
Prussia
Austria
By 1805, who stood against Napoleon?
England
What was built in England anticipation of French invasion?
103 Martello Towers
Along coast of Sussex to Suffolk
Furthest north at Aldeburgh
What ensured Napoleon couldn’t invade Britain?
21 Oct 1805 Nelson decisive victory at Battle of Trafalgar
Loss of French fleet
Confirmed naval supremacy of Britain
Who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar?
When was the battle?
British Royal Navy vs French & Spanish Navies
Oct 1805, during War of 3rd Coalition
How many ships did each side have & how many were lost in the Battle of Trafalgar?
Britain had 27, lost none
France & Spain had 33, lost 22
Why did Napoleon want an empire?
Share enlightened rev principles
Plunder for French income
Protect mother country
Need men for armies
Continental system
Fam promoted to kingship
How did Napoleon treat his pays reunis?
Under French law & gov:
% into departements (83 in France but >100 in empire)
Coda Napoleon
Concordat
Imperial uni
Tax & conscription standardised w/ France
Church property & land confiscated & sold