Napoleon Exam Review

Question 1

Describe Napoleons upbringing. What was his heritage, and how did schooling shape who we was to become?

Answer 1

-Napoleon was born Corsican.
Schooling shaped Napoleon by:
-Making him very smart when it came to military tactics.
-People making fun of him made Napoleon want to prove his intelligence.

Question 2

Who was Pasquale Paoli? Did he and Napoleon agree?

Answer 2

-Pasquale Paoli was the governor of Corsica and fought for Corsican Independence.
-Napoleon and Paoli didn’t agree as Napoleon wanted Corsica to join the French.

Question 3

When did Napoleon identify with France?

Answer 3

In 1793 when Napoleon and his family were labeled as traitors in Corsica, forcing them to leave Corsica and to become frenchmen.

Question 4

What occurred at Toulon? What did the battle signify for Napoleon’s military career?

Answer 4

-Rebels f the revolution in Toulon welcomed in other country armies Britain to take over the city. Areas around Toulon also had to deal with the situation.
-The battle gave Napoleon a chance to showcase his military skills. He then got promoted to general after success in the war.

Question 5

What occurred on October 5th, 1795? What is Napoleon promoted to?

Answer 5

-Napoleon defended the palace where the national convention held meetings. He defined it from an army of royalist.
-Three weeks later he was promoted to commander of Army of Interior at the age of 26.

Question 6

Who were Napoleons two wives? Did Napoleon produce an heir?

Answer 6

-Napoleons first wife was Marie Joséphine.
-His second wife was Marie Louise.
-He produced a heir with his second wife but his son died at the age of 21.

Question 7

Give two reasons why Napoleons troops and some of the nation liked him.

Answer 7

He was a military genius and brilliant administrator.(Won many wars and gave many inspiring speeches).

Question 8

What is propaganda? What style of propaganda did Napoleon use the most?

Answer 8

Propaganda- Biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause.
-Napoleon ordered a painting after each victory to be published in France. Each painting made him look better and braver than he actually did look in reality.

Question 9

Describe Napoleon’s reasoning for attacking Egypt in the first coalition. Who as the English admiral Napoleon faced here?

Answer 9

-Napoleon attacked France to get revenge and to make Britain mad.
-Napoleon faced Horatio Nelson.

Question 10

How did Napoleon rise to power in 1799?

Answer 10

-Napoleon gathered his army and an a coup d’état took place at the legislative assembly.
-Many members were horrified and voted to en the directory.

Question 11

“Who” was in power post 1799? What did Napoleon name himself in 1802?

Answer 11

-Three consuls, Napoleon being the first consul, was in power post 1799.
-Napoleon made himself sole “Consul fro Life”.

Question 12

Describe two Domestic Policies implemented by Napoleon in France.

Answer 12

1. Napoleon slowed the infection by balancing the governments budget.
   2.Improved transportation and communication.

Question 13

What is the Napoleonic Code?

Answer 13

-Its purpose was to reform the French legal code.
-It put equality before law, equal taxation, and many more rights.
-But it took away many rights from women and brought back slavery.

Question 14

What is the Concordat?

Answer 14

-A signing Napoleon did with the pope that re-established Frances relationship with the church.

Question 15

When did Napoleon become Emperor? Explain how this is ironic post-French Revolution.

Answer 15

-Napoleon becomes emperor December 2, 1804.
-It is ironic because a little more than 10 years before, France had a revolution to remove the monarchy, only for Napoleon to be crowned.

Question 16

List and explain Napoleon’s two Foreign Policies.

Answer 16

1. Isolate Britain (The Continental System)- and economic blockade.
2. Subdue Europe through military conquest rather than diplomacy.
   -Accomplished by using coalition (s).

Question 17

Why was Napoleon’s army defeated in Russia?

Answer 17

-Poor weather.
-Napoleon and his army were outnumbered.
-Russia burned the city of Moscow so Napoleon and his army couldn’t take or use their resources.

Question 18

What are three reasons attributed to Napoleon’s failure at Waterloo?

Answer 18

1. 72,000 French vs. 145,000 Grand Alliance.

2.Poor weather.

3. Napoleon staked everything on a massive frontal attack-soldiers and cannon fire.

Question 19

Explain both times Napoleon was exiled. Where was he sent, and what was the result of each?

Answer 19

1. He was brought to Elba but came back on March 1, 1815 to continue his ruling in France for 100 days.
2. He was brought to St. Helena and died there on March 6, 1821.

Question 20

What is the 7th coalition also referred to as?

Answer 20

-Napoleon vs. Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden.
-Happened when Napoleon came back to France during his 100 days.

Question 21

How was Napoleon finally defeated?

Answer 21

-He finally faced defeat in the battle of Waterloo as the battle ended Napoleons attempts to dominate Europe, and destroyed his imperial power forever.

Question 22

Why didn’t Napoleon’s empire last?

Answer 22

1. The British were able to create an alliance with many countries to help fight against Napoleon.
   2.Nationalism- People didn’t want to be taken over by a foreign country.

Question 23

Describe Napoleon’s legacy in France and internationally.

Question 24

Define meritocracy.

Answer 24

Advancing in power by ability, not status.

Question 25

Explain two reasons why Napoleon can be considered a dictator/tyrant.

Answer 25

-Took away many rights of women.
-Wanted to dominate many other countries.

Question 26

Provide three reasons with explanations as to why Napoleon’s legacy will last forever and why he was a hero.

Answer 26

-Won many awards for France.
-He created The Bank of France which greatly helped France financially.
-Established meritocracy.

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