french revoluting pt 2 Flashcards
What was the significance of the Battle of Trafalgar?
It ensured the supremacy of the British navy for the next 100 years and forced Napoleon to give up plans of invading Britain.
The battle took place in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson.
Who led the British forces at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson.
What was Napoleon’s major costly mistake in June 1812?
He invaded Russia.
What was the reason for Napoleon’s invasion of Russia?
He was angered that Tsar Alexander I would not stop selling wheat to Great Britain.
What strategy did the Russians employ against Napoleon’s Grand Army?
Scorched-earth policy.
What were the results of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia on his Grand Army?
The forces decreased from 420,000 to 10,000 due to desertion, starvation, disease, and being killed in action.
In which battle was Napoleon defeated in October 1813?
Battle of Leipzig (Battle of the Nations).
What happened to Napoleon after his abdication in 1814?
He was exiled to the island of Elba.
Who assumed the throne after Napoleon’s abdication?
Louis XVII.
What inspired Napoleon to attempt to regain power after his exile?
News of Louis’s troubles.
What event marked the end of Napoleon’s last bid for power?
The defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
What was the Congress of Vienna?
A meeting of diplomats and heads of state to restore order and stability to Europe after years of war.
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna?
Emperor Francis I of Austria.
What was one of the main goals of the Congress of Vienna?
Create a lasting peace by establishing a balance of power.
What was Metternich’s objective at the Congress of Vienna?
Restore things to pre-1792.
What was the ‘Holy Alliance’ proposed by Alexander I?
An alliance of Christian monarchs to suppress future revolutions.
What did the Congress of Vienna do to the map of Europe?
Leaders redrew the map to surround France with strong countries.
What was the Concert of Europe?
A loose organization aimed at preserving the agreements set up by the Congress of Vienna.
What was one consequence of the Congress of Vienna for France?
Louis XVIII was put on the French throne.
Fill in the blank: The Congress of Vienna lasted from _______ to _______.
September 1814 to June 1815.
True or False: The peace established by the Congress of Vienna lasted for 100 years.
True.
What was one failure of the Congress of Vienna?
They failed to foresee the impact of nationalism.
