Napoleon's Rise, Dominance, and Defeat - AP European History
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Which treaty restored peace between France and Russia in 1807?
Which treaty restored peace between France and Russia in 1807?
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Treaty of Tilsit. Alliance between France and Russia.
Treaty of Tilsit. Alliance between France and Russia.
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In what year did Napoleon launch the invasion of Russia?
In what year did Napoleon launch the invasion of Russia?
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- The disastrous Russian campaign began this year.
- The disastrous Russian campaign began this year.
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Which battle marked the end of the War of the Sixth Coalition?
Which battle marked the end of the War of the Sixth Coalition?
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Battle of Leipzig. Also known as the Battle of the Nations.
Battle of Leipzig. Also known as the Battle of the Nations.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar for France?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar for France?
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Naval defeat. Lost naval supremacy to British fleet.
Naval defeat. Lost naval supremacy to British fleet.
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What was Napoleon's relationship with the Pope during his rule?
What was Napoleon's relationship with the Pope during his rule?
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Contentious. Conflicts over papal independence and authority.
Contentious. Conflicts over papal independence and authority.
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What year did Napoleon Bonaparte become the Emperor of the French?
What year did Napoleon Bonaparte become the Emperor of the French?
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- When Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French.
- When Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French.
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Identify the treaty that ended the War of the Third Coalition in 1805.
Identify the treaty that ended the War of the Third Coalition in 1805.
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Treaty of Pressburg. Signed after Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz.
Treaty of Pressburg. Signed after Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz.
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What was the name of Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and Syria?
What was the name of Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and Syria?
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French Campaign in Egypt and Syria. Military expedition that enhanced Napoleon's reputation.
French Campaign in Egypt and Syria. Military expedition that enhanced Napoleon's reputation.
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What was the primary legal code established by Napoleon in 1804?
What was the primary legal code established by Napoleon in 1804?
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Napoleonic Code. Comprehensive legal system that influenced law worldwide.
Napoleonic Code. Comprehensive legal system that influenced law worldwide.
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Which title did Napoleon hold before becoming Emperor of the French?
Which title did Napoleon hold before becoming Emperor of the French?
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First Consul. Position held from 1799-1804 under the Consulate.
First Consul. Position held from 1799-1804 under the Consulate.
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What economic system did Napoleon use to weaken Britain?
What economic system did Napoleon use to weaken Britain?
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Continental System. Trade embargo designed to isolate Britain.
Continental System. Trade embargo designed to isolate Britain.
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Identify the naval battle in 1805 where the British defeated the French and Spanish fleets.
Identify the naval battle in 1805 where the British defeated the French and Spanish fleets.
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Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's victory ended French naval supremacy.
Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's victory ended French naval supremacy.
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Which coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813?
Which coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813?
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Sixth Coalition. Also called the Battle of the Nations.
Sixth Coalition. Also called the Battle of the Nations.
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Name the island where Napoleon was first exiled in 1814.
Name the island where Napoleon was first exiled in 1814.
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Elba. Small Mediterranean island for his first exile.
Elba. Small Mediterranean island for his first exile.
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In what year did Napoleon launch the invasion of Russia?
In what year did Napoleon launch the invasion of Russia?
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- The disastrous Russian campaign began this year.
- The disastrous Russian campaign began this year.
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Which battle in 1815 marked Napoleon's final defeat?
Which battle in 1815 marked Napoleon's final defeat?
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Battle of Waterloo. Decisive defeat by Wellington and Blücher.
Battle of Waterloo. Decisive defeat by Wellington and Blücher.
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Identify the 1802 agreement that temporarily ended hostilities between France and Britain.
Identify the 1802 agreement that temporarily ended hostilities between France and Britain.
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Treaty of Amiens. Brief peace treaty before renewed warfare.
Treaty of Amiens. Brief peace treaty before renewed warfare.
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What was the outcome of the Congress of Vienna in relation to Napoleon?
What was the outcome of the Congress of Vienna in relation to Napoleon?
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Redefined European borders post-Napoleon. Restored balance of power after Napoleon's defeat.
Redefined European borders post-Napoleon. Restored balance of power after Napoleon's defeat.
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Which event marked the beginning of Napoleon's Hundred Days in 1815?
Which event marked the beginning of Napoleon's Hundred Days in 1815?
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Return from Elba. Napoleon escaped Elba to reclaim power.
Return from Elba. Napoleon escaped Elba to reclaim power.
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Where was Napoleon exiled after his final defeat?
Where was Napoleon exiled after his final defeat?
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Saint Helena. Remote Atlantic island for permanent exile.
Saint Helena. Remote Atlantic island for permanent exile.
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What was the main purpose of the Continental System?
What was the main purpose of the Continental System?
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To blockade Britain economically. Economic warfare to destroy British trade.
To blockade Britain economically. Economic warfare to destroy British trade.
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What was the main goal of the Napoleonic Wars?
What was the main goal of the Napoleonic Wars?
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Expand French influence. Spread French revolutionary ideals across Europe.
Expand French influence. Spread French revolutionary ideals across Europe.
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What year did the Peninsular War begin?
What year did the Peninsular War begin?
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- Start of the Spanish resistance against Napoleon.
- Start of the Spanish resistance against Napoleon.
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Identify the country where the Peninsular War took place.
Identify the country where the Peninsular War took place.
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Spain. Where guerrilla warfare drained French resources.
Spain. Where guerrilla warfare drained French resources.
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Which battle is considered Napoleon's greatest victory in 1805?
Which battle is considered Napoleon's greatest victory in 1805?
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Battle of Austerlitz. Defeated Austrian and Russian forces decisively.
Battle of Austerlitz. Defeated Austrian and Russian forces decisively.
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What was the result of Napoleon's invasion of Russia?
What was the result of Napoleon's invasion of Russia?
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Catastrophic defeat. Winter and retreat decimated the Grande Armée.
Catastrophic defeat. Winter and retreat decimated the Grande Armée.
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In which year did Napoleon abdicate the throne for the first time?
In which year did Napoleon abdicate the throne for the first time?
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- Forced to step down after coalition victories.
- Forced to step down after coalition victories.
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What was the main reason for the failure of the Continental System?
What was the main reason for the failure of the Continental System?
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British naval blockade. Britain's naval power circumvented the embargo.
British naval blockade. Britain's naval power circumvented the embargo.
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Name the agreement that reestablished peace between France and Austria in 1809.
Name the agreement that reestablished peace between France and Austria in 1809.
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Treaty of Schönbrunn. Ended the War of the Fifth Coalition.
Treaty of Schönbrunn. Ended the War of the Fifth Coalition.
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What was the main purpose of the Napoleonic Code?
What was the main purpose of the Napoleonic Code?
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To modernize French legal system. Unified civil laws and promoted legal equality.
To modernize French legal system. Unified civil laws and promoted legal equality.
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