NAPOLEON

Question 1

The continetial system

Answer 1

Economic blockade against Britain aimed at damaging its economy

Question 2

Napoleon background?

Born?
Education?
How was he good in the military

Answer 2

Born in Corsica

Educated in mainland France and began military career during revolutionary war

Question 3

How did napoleon rise to power? What role did the French Revolution play in it?

Answer 3

-Took advantage of the political instability following the revolution

Gained popularity through military victories eg, Italy and Egypt)

Established himself as first consul in 1799 through a coup (18 Brumaire)

Later crowned himself emperor in 1804 establishing the napoleonic code and reforms

Question 4

What events led to napoleons fall from power to ultimate defeat? What roles did Great Britain and Russia play in this

Answer 4

-overextension in military campaigns particularly in Spain and disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812 (involved harsh winter and scorched earth tactics)

-the coalition against him included, Britain, Austria, Prussia & Russia

-Defeated at battle of Leipzig in 1813, exiled to Elba; returned for the 100 days but ultimately defeated at battle of Waterloo 1815