Napoleon and the French Empire

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What was Napoleon's primary justification for attacking other European nations initially? Options: To expand French territory, To defend the revolution, To gain personal glory, To establish trade routes

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To expand French territory

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How did Napoleon come to power in 1799? Options: Through democratic elections, By hereditary succession, Using his troops to restore order and take control, Through a popular uprising

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Using his troops to restore order and take control

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What term did Napoleon use to name the new French government when he first took power? Options: The Directory, The Consulate, The Empire, The Republic

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The Consulate

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What was a plebiscite in the context of Napoleon's rise to power?

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A public vote

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Which group in French society supported Napoleon's rise to emperor? Options: The peasants, The clergy, The aristocracy, The bourgeoisie

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The bourgeoisie

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What was one of the strongest elements of the Napoleonic Code? Options: Freedom of speech, Right to property, Universal suffrage, Abolition of slavery

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Right to property

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What was the purpose of Napoleon's public school system?

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To spread the revolution's ideals

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What was the Concordat?

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An agreement with the Pope

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Which nation was Napoleon's greatest enemy? Options: Russia, Austria, Great Britain, Prussia

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Great Britain

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What was the Battle of Trafalgar?

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A naval battle off the coast of Spain.