Chapter 21A Flashcards

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1
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Which countries came under Napoleon’s generalship between 1792 (beginning of war w/ Austria) and 1807?

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1792: Savoy
1793: Niece
1795: Belgium, Holland
1799: much of Italy

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2
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When does Napoleon score a string of victories to extend the French Empire?

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1799 - 1807

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3
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What were pays reunis?

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Annexed territories
Effectively part of France

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4
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What were the pays reunis states?

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North Italy
Papal states
Belgium
Holland
Illyrian provinces

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5
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What were the pays conquis states?

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Switzerland
Spain
Parts of Italy
Confederation of the Rhine
Dutchy of Warsaw

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5
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What were pays conquis?

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Satellite states
Protect French BORDERS
Provide men for French armies
Napoleon oft placed fam on thrones

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What were pays allies?

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Allied states
Ruled by own kings
Owed allegiance to Napoleon

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7
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What were the pays allies states?

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Prussia
Austria

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8
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By 1805, who stood against Napoleon?

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England

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9
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What was built in England anticipation of French invasion?

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103 Martello Towers
Along coast of Sussex to Suffolk
Furthest north at Aldeburgh

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10
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What ensured Napoleon couldn’t invade Britain?

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21 Oct 1805 Nelson decisive victory at Battle of Trafalgar
Loss of French fleet
Confirmed naval supremacy of Britain

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Who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar?
When was the battle?

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British Royal Navy vs French & Spanish Navies
Oct 1805, during War of 3rd Coalition

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How many ships did each side have & how many were lost in the Battle of Trafalgar?

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Britain had 27, lost none
France & Spain had 33, lost 22

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13
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Why did Napoleon want an empire?

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Share enlightened rev principles
Plunder for French income
Protect mother country
Need men for armies
Continental system
Fam promoted to kingship

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14
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How did Napoleon treat his pays reunis?

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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

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15
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How did Napoleon treat his pays conquis?

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Traditional admin structure left - uniformity not all across empire
Holland - no conscription & continental system not fully enforced
Naples - Code Napoleon never established
Provide 1/3 of Grande Armee & provide tribute money to France

16
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How did Napoleon trat his pays reunis & conquis?

A

Feudalism abolished

17
Q

When was the First Coalition?
Which countries were involved?

A

1793 - 97
Britain
Holland (1794)
Prussia (1795)
Spain (1795)
Austria (1797 - Campo Formio)

18
Q

What was Campo Formio?

A

October 1797
Peace between France & Austria

19
Q

During the 1st Coalition, what additions were there to the French empire?

A

Kingdom of Westphalia (1797 - 1813)
Niece (1793)
Belgium (1795)
Holland (1795)

20
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What became of the Kingdom of Westphalia?

A

1797 - 1813
Pays allies
King Jerome Bonaparte (bro)
Provided a const
Napoleonic code
Religious toleration

21
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When was the Second Coalition?
Which countries were involved?

A

1799 - 1801/2
Britain (1802)
Russia (1799)
Austria (1801)
Ottoman Empire (1801)

22
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What was the peace of Amiens?

A

March 1802
During 2nd Coalition
Bad/short peace between France & Britain

23
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What was the treaty of Luneville?

A

1801
During 2nd Coalition
Treaty between France & Austria

24
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When was the 3rd Coalition?
Which countries were involved?

A

1805 - 06
Britain (1805)
Austria (1805)
Prussia (joins & leaves 1806)
Russia (1807)
Sweden (1809)

25
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What was the aborted invasion of England?

A

21 October 1805
Battle of Trafalgar
During 3rd Coalition

26
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What was the Battle of Austerlitz?

A

December 1805
End of 3rd Coalition
Aka: battle of 3 Emperors
Greatest victory for N
French defeat larger armies of Russia & Austria

27
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What was the Treaty of Pressburg?

A

1805
France with Russia & Prussia

28
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What was the Battle of Eylau?

A

Feb 1807
3rd Coalition
France v Russia & Prussia

29
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What was the peace of Tilst?

A

July 1807
3rd Coalition
France with Russia & Prussia
Inconclusive

30
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What 4 additions to the French empire were there during the 3rd Coalition?

A

Principality of Guastalla (1805-14)
Holland (1806-10)
Italy (1806-14)
Principality of Lucca (1806-14)
All pays allies