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How did Napoleon want to be remembered?
The greatest man who ever lived
Why was Napoleon appealing to the French people?
People were tired of the revolution and wanted stability
What was Napoleon's personality?
Ambitious, realistic, arrogant
What did Napoleon believe made him successful?
His reputation that came from his victories
What did Napoleon do to secure his power?
He mad sure no one fought against him, he ended the revolution, he crowned himself
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory?
Didn't give colonists rights, brought money to France, lost naval base, and it "hurt Britian"
How did Napoleon tackle corruption in the government?
He set up schools that would feed into the government
What are two ways Napoleon helped the economy?
He established a bank, taxes, and ended corruption
What was the concordat with the Pope?
An agreement that reestablished the church but removed it from the government
Why was the Napoleonic Code important?
It created a uniform system and removed inequalities
What happened at the Battle at Trafalgar?
It made the British navy better for 100 years
What was "The Hundred Days"?
When Louis XVIII had power, but Napoleon came back to France
Why did Napoleon remain a hero despite his loss in Egypt?
He sent scientists back and kept his defeat out of the papers
In 1812, what areas were free from Napoleon?
Britain, Portugal, Spain, and the Ottoman Empire
In Napoleon's , he surrounded the legislature and ordered the delegates to leave.
Coup d'etat
Why was Napoleon exiled to Elba?
Europe turned on Napoleon
What happened to Napoleon in the end?
He was exiled to St. Helena and died of stomach cancer
Why did Napoleon marry Marie Louise?
He needed a heir, and it allied him with Austria
How long did Napoleon maintain his Empire?
5 years
Why was the Peninsular War bad?
Napoleon lost 300,00 soldiers, and he lost support
Why was the Continental System bad?
It wasn't effective, and Britain retaliated and hurt Napoleon
Why was Napoleon able to focus on restoring France?
France was no longer at war
Why was invading Russia bad?
Napoleon lost 500,000 soldiers and gained no land
Why was Napoleon considered the "hero of the hour"?
Napoleon defended the National Convention with just his presence
Why was the Battle of Waterloo important?
Napoleon was badly defeated, and it was Napoleon's last battle
What is a plebiscite?
A rigged vote
What was legitimacy?
Territories should be placed under the control of the Old ruling houses of the traditional order
What was stability?
establishing and maintaining a balance of power within Europe
What is liberalism?
supported by the bourgeoisie; fought to change order; prompted individualism and liberty; limited governments; voting rights for men of property and education
What is radicalism?
wanted universal manhood suffrage; democracy
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
To create peace and Stability in Euorope
What were the goals of the Congress of Vienna?
Strengthen countries surrounding France, Create balance of power, legitimacy
What were the results of the Congress of Vienna?
Diminished size and power of France, revolution in Latin America, Spread of nationalism, lasting peace for 100 years
Principles of the Congress of Vienna reflected…
conservatism
What was the Holy Alliance?
Russia, Austria, and Prussia pledged to base relations on Christian principles
What is conservatism?
restoring the traditional order; belief in order and hierarchy; elite were equipped to rule, others were not; disliked the bourgeoisie
What were the guiding principles of the Congress of Vienna?
Legitimacy and Stability
What was the Concert of Europe?
Austria, Russia, Prussia, and GB: a military alliance to assist each other if revolutions broke out
When did Napoleon overthrow the government?
18th Brumaire (11/9/1799)
He was appointed to lead..
The French army in Italy in 1796
Napoleon gained _ for France.
a lot of land
Napoleon became a…
Jacobin
In Easter 1792, Napoleon…
fired on church supporters
He conducted & _ on his own
military and foreign policy
In 1799 Napoleon was established as…
a consulate
What is a coup d'etat?
A quick overthrow of the government
Napoleon was a…
child of the revolution
In October 1795, Napoleon put down a royalist uprising with…
a "whiff of grapeshot"
Napoleon dreamed of an _.
Eastern Empire
The was destroyed by Horatio Nelson in Egypt.
French fleet
Why did Napoleon favor the revolution?
It was an opportunity for promotion
What government did Napoleon overthrow?
The Directory
Napoleon brought 35,000 soldiers & _ to Egypt.
scientists
In 1804, Napoleon declared himself…
Emperor
Napoleon was the _ of the French Army in Italy/
commander
In December 1793, Napoleon…
defended Toulon
In 1800 a plebiscite made him…
First consul
The Age of Napoleon was…
1799 to 1815
What did he start at age 9?
Military school
Where was Napoleon born?
Corsica, 1769