Napoleon's Rise and Fall

Question 1

In 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba in order to

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retake his power as emperor and retain the empire.

Question 2

What was ironic about the 1804 crowning of Napoleon Bonaparte?

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Napoleon crowned himself emperor.

Question 3

Why was Russia’s defeat of France the turning point in the Napoleonic Wars?

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Napoleon’s empire turned against him.

Question 4

What was the most significant thing about Napoleon’s new constitution?

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It gave Napoleon full control of government.

Question 5

Which was a result of the peace conference led by Prince Mitternich of Austria?

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Nationalism began to grow and spread.

Question 6

What was Napoleon’s title when he presented France with the Napoleonic Codes?

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First Consul

Question 7

For Europe, the most positive result of the Congress of Vienna was that

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the balance of power was restored.

Question 8

In 1802, the French people voted to keep Napoleon in power, giving him the right to

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choose his successor.

Question 9

What Enlightenment ideal did Napoleon use to justify his removal of the Directory in a coup d'etat?

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The ideal that a government should protect the rights of its people.

Question 10

Who took control after the fall of both Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety?

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The Directory took control under five leaders.

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