7-3 Lesson Review

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What are some key facts about Napoleon Bonaparte's early life and military career?

• He was 6ft, 3 inches tall

• He was sent to military school at age 9

• He became a lieutenant at age 16

• He was recognized as a military genius

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In 1796, the Directory appointed Napoleon to lead an army against which two regions?

• Austria and Sardinia

• Italy and Prussia

• France and Great Britain

• Spain and Portugal

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What was the outcome of Napoleon's campaign against British admiral Horatio Nelson?

• Napoleon won decisively

• Napoleon's troops were defeated

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• Napoleon was able to keep the defeat a secret

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What were the main reasons for the French people's loss of confidence in the Directory?

• Loss of military control

• Economic instability

• Political corruption

• Lack of public support

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What event marked the beginning of Napoleon's control over France?

• The dissolution of the Directory

• The establishment of the Consulate

• The military coup on November 9, 1799

• The assumption of dictatorial powers

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What were the main goals of the Second Coalition of anti-French powers formed in 1799?

• To drive Napoleon from power

• To establish a new government in France

• To promote peace in Europe

• To expand British territories

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The Second Coalition against France was made up of

• Russia, Austria, the Ottomans,  Britain
• Russia, Austria, and Britain

• Russia, Belgium, Ottomans, and Britain
• Egypt, Austria, the Ottomans, Britain

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What was the significance of the plebiscite held by Napoleon in 1800?

• It was the first constitution of France

• It allowed the French people to vote for a new leader

• It was a vote to approve a new constitution

• It marked the end of the French Revolution

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What measures did Napoleon take to stabilize the economy?

• Set up tax collection and national bank

• Dismissed corrupt officials

• Set up lycees and public schools

• Signed concordat with Pope Pius VII

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What were the main features of the Napoleonic Code?

• Uniform Code of Laws

• Promoted individual rights

• Restored slavery in colonies

• Limited freedom of speech

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What does Napoleon's act of taking the crown from the Pope signify in terms of his authority?

• A rejection of tradition, he is above the church

• A sign of humility

• An act of rebellion

• A display of respect

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When Napoleon "summoned" the Pope to France in in 1804 for his coronation, Napoleon crowned himself...

• King of France

• Emperor of France

• Dictator of France

• Consul for Life

• King of the French

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What were Napoleon's goals in creating an empire?

• To control all of Europe

• To establish peace in the Americas

• To support the French colony in St. Domingue

• To end the civil war in St. Domingue

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What were the reasons that led Napoleon to sell the Louisiana territory to the U.S.?

• To gain control over the island

• To avoid further losses from yellow fever

• To focus on European conflicts

• To expand U.S. territory

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What were the two ways in which the Louisiana Purchase benefited Napoleon?

• France gained money to finance operations in Europe

• It punished Britain by giving them another rival

• It expanded U.S. territory

• It increased French influence in North America

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What actions did Napoleon take to expand his influence in Europe?

• Annexed the Austrian Netherlands

• Set up a puppet government in Switzerland

• Persuaded Russia to join him

• All of the above

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Which battle is considered Napoleon's greatest victory?

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Trafalgar

• Battle of Austerlitz

• Battle of Leipzig

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What was the significance of the Battle of Trafalgar in Napoleon's military campaigns?

• It was a major victory for Napoleon

• It was a naval defeat that impacted his land victories as it ensured England would rule the seas

• It had no effect on his overall strategy

• It was the only battle he lost

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What was the main reason the American navy was at a disadvantage at the beginning of the War of 1812?

• The American navy had more ships but they were not as powerful.

• The British navy had hundreds of ships, while the U.S. Navy had fewer than 20 ships.

• The American ships were not equipped with cannons.

• The British navy had less experienced sailors.

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What were the two major results of the destruction of the French fleets?

• Assured supremacy of British navy for the next hundred years

• Napoleon had to give up the idea of invading Britain

• Increased trade routes for France

• Strengthened alliances with other countries