Napoleonic Wars Background Info - unit 3

 The Continental System- What was the purpose of Napoleon's Blockade? Did it work? Separately, why did the United States declare war on Britain in 1812?

The purpose of Napoleon's Blockade was a forcible closing of ports, to prevent all trade and communication, throughout britain and other European nations. The United states declared war on British because the american ships were stopped by the British Navy.

The Peninsular War - During an attempted invasion of Portugal, Napoleon angered his Spanish allies. Explain all the things he did that upset them. What are guerillas?

He wanted to subdue the Portuguese, but he sent an invasion force through Spain. He then remained the Spanish king and replaced him with his brother. Continued to threaten Catholic church. Bands of Spanish peasant fighters known as Guerillas.

The Invasion of Russia - What happened to Napoleon’s troops as they approached Moscow? What did they find when they arrived? What happened to them as they tried to flee?

The russians destroyed any food the wrench might find. Alex burners his own capital in Moscow to prevent French Forces any spoils.

Napoleon Suffers Defeat - Why do you think Napoleon’s generals refused to fight any longer? What happened to the disgraced Napoleon?

Napoleon lost a lot people, he surrendered. Accepted exile to Elba.

The Hundred Days - Who was Louis XVIII? How does Napoleon get back in the game? What happened at the Battle of Waterloo?

Louis XVIII is Louis XVI’s brother. He was an unpopular leader who wanted to change and land forms. Napolean escaped Elba and reclaimed power.Napoleon was crushed Prussia and British Forces. Exiled again, sent to St. Helena

Metternich’s Plan for Europe - What were his three goals? 1) 2) 3) 

1. Prevent future french aggression by surrounding them with strong countries

2. Restore balance of power so no one nation is stronger than the others

3. Restore royal families to thorns of Europe

The Containment of France - How did the Congress of Vienna seek to make the countries around France stronger? 

1. Former Austrian Netherlands and the dutch republic became Kingdom of Netherlands.

2. 35 tiny german states became the german confederation.

3. Switzerland became independent nation

4. Kingdom of sardinia  in italy is strengthened by addition of Genoa

 Balance of Power - What would have happened if all of France’s power was taken away? (What would the other nations have done to them?)

Other nations would look for vengeance and there would be a massive power vacuum in Europe and a scramble among neighboring states and global superpowers to reshape the continent.

Legitimacy - How did the Congress of Vienna create peace for 40 years? What did they agree to do for one another? 

European nations came to agreement of coming to each others defense, pursive common goods, and to cooperate.

Political Changes Beyond Vienna - What is a constitutional monarchy? Which nations remained under the control of absolute monarchs? 

A constitutional monarchy is a system of government where a king, queen, or emperor acts as the head of state, but their powers are restricted by a constitution, law, or elected parliament.

Conservative Europe - Why did the absolute monarchs remain so afraid of the Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas?

Absolute monarchs feared the Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas because these philosophies directly attacked the foundational pillars of their unlimited power, right to rule, and social order

Revolutions in Latin America - How did the wave of revolutionary thinking in Europe spark revolutions in Latin America? Which Latin American colonies gained their independence during this period? 

Inspired by enlightenment ideas, wave of uprisings make Europe do their own thing.

Long-Term Legacy - What is the idea of nationalism? Where did it spread?

Idea of nationalism is identification with one's own Nation and suppose for its interests. It spread throughout the colonies of the world