Napolean

Where was Napolean born?

Corsica

What part of the king's assembly represented the aristocracy?

2nd Estates

What was the radical group led by Robespierre that took over the assembly in 1793?

Jacobins

What place did the revolution begin at?

Bastille Prison

Prolific writer of a revolutionary newspaper calling for the blood of the aristocrats who was later stabbed in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday?

Jean-Paul Marat

Oligarchy of 5 men who took over France in 1794 after the fall of the committee of public safety and thermidorian reaction?

The Directory

Napolean won his early victories in Italy against the armies of this empire?

Austria

Napolean attempted to take over this Ottoman territory in 1798 but failed?

Egypt

In 1799, Napolean took this office, effectively becoming dictator of France?

1st Consul of France

Who was Napolean's wife?

Josephine

Napolean broke up the Holy Roman Empire and created this new entity for the German states?

The German Confederation

Napolean failed to quell the slave rebellion in this French colony?

Haiti

Napolean won this greatest victory against the Austrians and Prussian in 1805?

Battle of Austerliz

In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, this British admiral decisively defeated the French fleet?

Horatio Nelson

Napolean put his brother Louis on the throne of what European country?

Netherlands

The peninsular war was Napolean's attempt to prop up his brother Joseph at the king of what European nation resulting in guerilla attacks against the French forces?

Spain

Napolean's attempt to establish an embargo against British trade in Europe was called?

Continental System

Why was Napolean's invasion of Russia such a drastic failure?

The harsh winter kills most of his troops.

What was Napolean's final battle in 1815?

Battle of Waterloo

Where was the site of Napolean's final exile?

The island of St Helena

The congress of ___________ was held in 1815 to restore the balance of power in Europe after the final defeat of Napolean.

Vienna

What Latin American nation established independence without any bloodshed?

Brazil

Who was the main liberator of the continent of South America?

Simon Bolivar

What social class in the Spanish Empire were most interested in independence from Spain?

Creoles

Name 2 of the remaining Spanish colonies after the rebeliions of the 1820s?

Cuba and Puerto Rico

What did Napolean specialize in?

Artillery

Why does Napolean go to jail?

He doesn’t agree with the Reign of Terror

Significance of Napolean’s invasion in Northern Italy?

France gets control over many Italian cities

How does Napolean build an empire?

He seizes land around France

What countries make up the grand coalition?

Britain, Austria, Prussia, Sweden, and Russia

Who is Napolean’s second wife?

Marie Louise

What was the battle fought in Russia?

Battle of Leipzig