Section 12.2 Rise and Fall of Napoleon

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Napoleon became a general in

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1793.

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In 1799 Napoleon supported the overthrow of the unpopular Directory.

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Directory.

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____ consuls led the new government.

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Three

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To win the support of the French people, Napoleon signed peace treaties between France and

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Britain.

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Public works projects initiated by Napoleon included all of the following except: the building of roads, the building of bridges, the building of canals, the building of Notre Dame.

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the building of Notre Dame.

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Napoleon also established a system of ___________ and placed it under the guidance of the University of France.

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public education

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Over a _____ Napoleon conquered several nations in Europe.

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decade

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Initially, upon conquering a county, Napoleon would play the role of

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liberator.

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French abuses stirred _______ in the conquered nations, and Napoleon faced mounting resistance.

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national pride

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Napoleon tried to block European trade with _______ in an effort to destroy their economy.

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Britain