Napoleon Flashcard

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In what city and on what island was Napoleon born?

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Ajaccio, Corsica

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Where did Napoleon go at age nine?

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School in France

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What type of academy did Napoleon attend?

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Military Academy

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At what age did Napoleon graduate and become the head of the household after his father’s death?

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15

Front

What type of military equipment was Napoleon placed in charge of?

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Artillery

Front

What major event started in France in 1793?

Back

The French Revolution

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What was Napoleon able to accomplish during the Siege of Toulon?

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Force the British army to leave Toulon

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At what age did Napoleon become a general?

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24

Front

Why did France invade Egypt in 1798?

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To weaken the British Empire

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What happened to Napoleon’s army after the Battle of the Nile?

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They were trapped in Egypt