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What is the name of the comprehensive set of laws passed by Napoleon?

A
the French Bill of Rights
B
the Napoleonic Code
C
the French Constitution
D
the Declaration of Rights of Man
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In 1802, the French people voted to keep Napoleon in power, giving him the right to

A
serve for fifty years.
B
choose his successor.
C
share supreme power with the Pope.
D
choose his replacement as First Consul.
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After becoming emperor, why did Napoleon plan to conquer other countries in Europe?

A
He wanted to form an alliance against an invasion from Russia.
B
He wanted to examine the military strength of European countries.
C
He wanted to amass as much land as possible for France.
D
He wanted to form an economic alliance to benefit France.
4

What is the most accurate description of Napoleon’s One Hundred Days?

A
Napoleon escaped from Elba, was defeated at Waterloo, and died there.
B
Napoleon escaped from Elba, was defeated at Waterloo, and was exiled again.
C
Napoleon escaped from Elba, regained power, won at Waterloo, and died.
D
Napoleon escaped from Elba, won at Waterloo, was captured, and was exiled again.
5

After the coup d’etat and the resignation of the Directory, one of the first things Napoleon did was to

A
declare himself Emperor of France.
B
form a military dictatorship.
C
execute many of the Royalists.
D
present France with a constitution.
6

What was ironic about the 1804 crowning of Napoleon Bonaparte?

A
Napoleon was crowned by Empress Josephine.
B
Napoleon was interrupted by a coup d’etat.
C
Napoleon was not present to be crowned.
D
Napoleon crowned himself emperor.
7

Which is the best description of Napoleon Bonaparte?

A
He was an extraordinary soldier but not a good commander in chief.
B
He believed in some Enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.
C
He believed a return to the monarchy was the only thing to save France.
D
He refused to sign a peace treaty with the European powers at war’s end.
8

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

A
The church temporarily took control with leadership.
B
The military took control under Napoleon as leader.
C
The Directory took control with Napoleon as leader.
D
The Directory took control under five leaders.
9

Before Napoleon's reforms, who mainly had access to higher education like secondary school and university?

A
the military
B
the farmers
C
the wealthy class
D
the middle class
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Napoleon’s first defeat in his attempt to take over Europe was

A
the Peninsula War.
B
the Battle of Waterloo.
C
the Battle of Trafalgar.
D
the Battle of Moscow.

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