Napoleon practice questions

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Why was the invasion of Russia considered a great disaster for Napoleon? Options: There was a massive air attack by the Russians that wiped out most of Napoleons army, Russia's scorched-earth policy and cold winter wiped out most of Napoleons army, The Battle of the Bulge wiped out most of Napoleons army, The newly formed United States allied with Russia to wipe out most of Napoleons army

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Russia's scorched-earth policy and cold winter wiped out most of Napoleons army

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Who crowned Napoleon emperor in 1804?

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He crowned himself

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What is a coup d'etat?

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Overthrow of the government by the Military

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Napoleon's Code of Laws he instituted to consolidate power throughout Continental Europe

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Napoleonic Code

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How did the Napoleonic Code reflect Enlightenment principles?

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It guaranteed the equality of all citizens before the law.

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Unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols

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Nationalism

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How did Napoleon Bonaparte take power in France in 1799? Options: Democratically elected, A coup de'tat, appointed First Consul in Notre Dame Cathedral, Battle Elephants

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A coup de'tat

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When Napoleon became the supreme leader in France what popular legal system did he enact?

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Napoleonic Code

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What event restored monarchies and the balance of power to Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?

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Congress of Vienna

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Which of the following was not a goal of the Congress of Vienna: Kings Restored to Power, Balance of Power, A new map of Europe (France weaker), An alliance of all members against Russia?

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An alliance of all members against Russia