Napoleon Review 9

Question 1

Corsica

Answer 1

Born on an island of Corsica to minor nobles.

Question 2

Versailles

Answer 2

Napoleon had gone with his father to versailles for gov’t meetings and signed up for military school.

Question 3

Rousseau

Answer 3

Follower of Rousseau and supported the revolution.

Question 4

Italy

Answer 4

Given the command of the French army in Italy, chance to build his career.

Question 5

Egypt

Answer 5

Asked French gov’t permission to capture Egypt and cut off from Britain.

Question 6

Battle of the Nile

Answer 6

Napoleon crushed the Egyptian army, but lost the battle of the Nile where his navy was destroyed by British admiral Nelson.

Question 7

First Consul

Answer 7

Helped overthrow the government, seized power of the country and called himself First Consul (Ancient Rome).

Question 8

Napoleonic Code

Answer 8

Right of equality, right to own property, freedom of religion but women lost rights.

Question 9

Secret Police

Answer 9

Napoleon created a secret police force operated outside of the French Civil code (arrest anyone for anything).

Question 10

Censorship

Answer 10

Afraid of being thrown, he controlled what newspaper could print, so they couldn’t criticize him.

Question 11

Continental System

Answer 11

For revenge against Lord Nelson, Napoleon created the continental system which made it illegal to trade with Britain (anyone who did would be punished).

Question 12

Treaty of Tilsit

Answer 12

Napoleon divided up Europe in a new way.

Question 13

Guerrilla

Answer 13

Warfare tactics such as surprise raids and ambushes which Napoleon was not used to.

Question 14

Russian Campaign

Answer 14

Napoleon declared war on Russia when Tsar disobeyed (Continental System). Marched to Russia with 600,000 soldiers. Russia kept retreating, burning crops and buildings. Napoleon made it to Moscow but found it deserted and burned. Tried to retreat but winter had arrived; many starved/froze to death while the Russians returned and surprised attacked. Only 9000 survived and Napoleon abandoned them. Returning to Paris, Napoleon up gave his throne and was exiled to Elba.

Question 15

Exile

Answer 15

Sent somewhere far away/banished (usually a prison).

Question 16

Elba

Answer 16

Elba is an island near Italy where Napoleon was exiled.

Question 17

Lord Nelson

Answer 17

Napoleon’s dream was to conquer Britain, France’s biggest rival. Lord Nelson (navy) captured the French fleet before they could land a single troop on British soil.

Question 18

100 days

Answer 18

Louis XVIII (brother of XVI) became king, he was very unpopular. After 10 months, Napoleon returned with 1000 soldiers and took over. Soon he rebuilt his army to 300,000 soldiers, but only lasted 100 days.

Question 19

Waterloo

Answer 19

Whole-day battle in Belgium valley, Napoleon’s final defeat by British and German soldiers led by Duke of Wellington.

Question 20

Wellington

Answer 20

The Duke of Wellington is the leader of the British navy.

Question 21

St. Helena

Answer 21

Where Napoleon was made prisoner until his death in 1821.

Question 22

Congress of Vienna

Answer 22

Meeting of many countries. Map of Europe was redrawn again, France went back to its old brothers, had colonies taken away. Tried to balance power between all countries to prevent further war.

Question 23

What was Napoleon’s childhood like?

Answer 23

Grew up during the French Revolution, a time of massive change. Had gone with his father to Versailles for gov’t meetings and signed up for military school. Was head of the family when his father died at 16. Became artillery office, a prestigious job which gave him great education.

Question 24

What were Napoleon’s marriages like?

Answer 24

Lots of problems, Napoleon didn’t trust Josephine, couldn’t have a son. She wanted Napoleon to pay her debts. Napoleon didn’t have much money and hoped marrying an aristocrat would help his fortress. Divorced Josephine and married Austrian princess called Marie-Louise(niece).

Question 25

What made Napoleon a great commander?

Answer 25

Napoleon was intelligent and had great memory. He knew where every canon, horse, and soldier was.

Question 26

How did he motivate soldiers?

Answer 26

Napoleon treated soldiers as equals and they fought just as hard. Fancy uniforms, badges, awards, good pay, and good food. Soldiers had tons of pride in themselves and admired Napoleon.