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The Age of Napoleon
Why this is important: Napoleon brought the ideas of the French Revolution to much of Europe. He is responsible for
finalizing the creation of the French Nation state as well as helping to begin the unification of Germany. Napoleon’s
code, a system of laws, is still the basis of law in many European nations today. Militarily, Napoleon changed the way
wars were fought. Many of his ideas were innovative and helped shape our views on both the purpose of war and how
it should be fought. In addition, reactions to Napoleon’s reign set the stage for further revolutions throughout Europe.
1. During what years did Napoleon dominate France and Europe?
2. Where was he born?
3. How old was he when the revolution began?
4. Where did he defeat the British (1793) thereby bringing himself fame?
5. When did Napoleon name himself Consul for Life?
6. When did he name himself Emperor of the French?
7. How did Napoleon ensure that the French people supported him during each stage of his rise to power?
8. How did Napoleon restore the French economy?
9. How did he ensure that there would be well-trained officials and military officers?
10. How did Napoleon gain support from Catholics?
11. What steps did Napoleon take top gain support among all of the social classes? (be sure you know who emigres
were)
12. What was the Napoleonic Code? What are some of the things it said?
13. Describe Napoleon as a military leader.
14. What are some of the things Napoleon did to redraw the map of Europe?
15. Look at the maps on 495. Locate the Confederation of the Rhine, what is that area known as today?
16. How did Britain stop Napoleon from invading their island?
17. What was the Continental System?
18. What is a blockade?
19. Which proved more effective, the Continental System, or the British blockade? Why?
20. What event started Napoleon’s downfall?
21. How did Nationalism work against the French?
22. Why did Napoleon invade Russia?
23. How large was Napoleon’s army?
24. How did the Russians defeat Napoleon?
25. How many men of the Grand Army survived?
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When did Napoleon abdicate?
Where did he go?
At what battle was Napoleon finally defeated?
Who were the two allied commanders (British and Prussian)
How did Napoleon impact Europe and the rest of the world (be detailed, this will help you prepare for the short
answer on the test)
31. What was the Congress of Vienna?
32. What was the primary goal of the Congress?
33. What things did the Congress do to support their goal?