Napoleanic Wars

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What is a Plebiscite

a type of voting, or of proposing laws

What was the Concordat act of 1801?

It sought national reconciliation between revolutionaries and Catholics and solidified the Roman Catholic Church as the majority church of France (Reversing what Louie did)

What is the Napoleonic Code?

made the authority of men over their families stronger, deprived women of any individual rights, and reduced the rights of illegitimate children. All male citizens were also granted equal rights under the law and the right to religious dissent

Why did Josephine marry Napoleon

She married him because she wanted to settle down due to the fact that she was getting older

What made Napoleon the laughing stock of Europe?

This was due to the fact that Josephine was having multiple affairs

How did the affairs of Josephine leak to the french public

A letter from Napoleon was intercepted

When was Napoleon crowned emperor?

In 1804

Who crowned Napoleon as emperor of france?

Pope Pius VII

Who crowned Napoleons wife?

Napoleon

Why did Napoleon divorce Joshephine

It was due to the fact that he wanted a heir to his thrown and she was not able to produce one

When did Napoleon divorce Joshiphine

in 1809

Why was the Contienental system bad for the french

Because blocking off trade from the english also prevented the reciving of goods for the french as well

What was the huge mistake napoleon made?

Russian czar Alexander I had become Napoleon's ally, Napoleon decided to invade when the ruler refused to stop selling grain to Britain and thought he might have designs on Poland and lost the battle

What was the aftermath of the battle of the nations (Leipzig)?

Napoleon was banished to Elba in 1814 after he stepped down from the thrown.

Why did napoleon lose the battle?

He didnt lose, the russians applied the scorched earth policy and burnt anything deemed useful to the invaders, so Napoleon and his soliders were left without shelter and many starved and even more froze to death

What was the Congress of Vienna?

The Congress of Vienna was a lengthy conference between ambassadors from the major powers in Europe.

What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?

Its purpose was to redraw the political map of Europe following the defeat of Napoleon.  The Congress continued in spite of Napoleon’s escape from Elba.

How did Napoleon get back to his army after being banished to Elba?

Napoleon escaped from Elba, landing in southern France and marching towards Paris, gathering an army around him as he went.

When Napoleon came back from Elba, how did he regain control over France and its army?

When he came back from Elba, he regained control by sheer personal charisma and the memory of his glorious victories. That, and the Bourbon king sent ex-Bonapartists to arrest him, rather than Monarchists with no connection to him, so he COULD work his magic on them.

Why was Napolean able to sway the people and army

Louis XVIII was widely detested. So France was wide open for a new Revolution (or a rebirth of the old one) especcially when Louis was returing policies prior to the french revolution and with Bonaparte still loved by the population at large and especially by the Army.

What was the battle of Austerlitz?

The Battle of Austerlitz on December 2, 1805, saw Napoleon's French forces decisively defeating the Allies (Russia and Austria). Known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, it raised Napoleon's military reputation.

What was the battle of Wagram?

The Battle of Wagram happened in 1809 near Vienna. Napoleon's French forces won against the Austrians led by Archduke Charles. This victory made Napoleon stronger in Europe and led to the Treaty of Schönbrunn, which favored the French.

What was the concert of Europe?

Post-Napoleonic diplomatic plan. Major powers aimed for peace and problem-solving. Started after 1814-1815 Congress of Vienna. Weakened over time due to changing interests. Early model for countries talking instead of fighting.

What was the Battle of waterloo?

The Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, near present-day Belgium, was the final clash of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon's defeat by the Allied forces, led by the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian general Blücher, marked the end of his rule and shaped the course of European history.

Why is the Battle of waterloo significant?

The defeat marked the end of Napoleon's rule and his subsequent exile to Saint Helena.

Why was the concert of europe made?

The Concert of Europe was established to maintain peace and stability in Europe in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. The major European powers, including Austria, Prussia, Russia, the United Kingdom, and later France, formed this diplomatic arrangement to prevent the resurgence of widespread conflict.

What was the Battle of Trafalgar?

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement fought on October 21, 1805, between the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Nelson, and the combined fleets of France and Spain.

 What were the consequences of the battle of Trafalgar?

The consequences of the Battle of Trafalgar included the decisive defeat of the French and Spanish fleets, securing British naval supremacy and preventing Napoleon from invading Britain.

 What was the Egyptian campaign?

The Egyptian campaign was a military expedition led by Napoleon in 1798 to conquer Egypt and establish French influence in the region.

What purpose did the Egyptian campaign serve?

The Egyptian campaign was a military expedition led by Napoleon in 1798 to conquer Egypt and establish French influence in the region.

What was the victory at Toulon and what did it mean to Napoleon's career?

The victory at Toulon in 1793, achieved through Napoleon's strategic prowess, marked a crucial early success in his military career, propelling him to prominence within the French army and setting the stage for his future achievements.

When did Napoleon become the first consul of france?

Napoleon became the First Consul of France on November 9, 1799, following the coup of 18 Brumaire, consolidating his political power.

Where did napoleon pursue his education

Napoleon entered the Ecole Militaire in Paris in 1784, a military school, where he received his education and training in artillery.