Who Was Napoleon

What was the French Revolution?

• a battle between the people and the kings

• period of time where the lower class French civilians fought for change

• a government where one person is BORN into absolute power

• a sad movie

Answer explanation

The French Revolution was not ONE battle, but many battles over the course of 10 years (1789-1799). It was also not just against the king, but ALL of the Royals and the higher classes (incl. the Nobles and Clergy).

Which of the following triggered the French Revolution?

• Unequal rights between the rich and the poor

• Marie Antionette's habit of over-spending on luxourious goods

• High petroleum prices

• Taxes, Taxes, Taxes!!

Answer explanation

Remember, cars didn't exist yet!

What is a "monarchy"?

• a dictator

• a government with an oppressive leader

• a government where a group of people are elected into power

• a government where one person is born into absolute power

What was the "Bastille"

• a really tough building full of weapons that the PEASANT'S took control of

• a really tough building full of weapons that the MONARCHY took control of

• a really tough building full of weapons that NAPOLEON took control of

• the chum bucket

Answer explanation

Remember, the Monarchy ALREADY had control over everything - they didn't need to take it away. Napoleon also couldn't have taken the Bastille because he was out of the country fighting wars at the time!

That just leaves the peasants.

What is "democracy"?

• a dictator

• a government with an oppressive leader

• a government where a group of people are elected into power

• a government where one person is born into absolute power

Where did Napoleon make a name for himself?

• The Committee of Public Safety
• The Directory
• The Estates General
• The French Army

During what span of years did the French Revolution take place?

• 1879-1889

• 1789-1799

• 1769-1799

• 1867-1877

What significant event in Napoleon I's life happened in 1779

• He moved to France

• He started military school

• He won his first battle

• He started private school

Napoleon I was born in 1789

• True

• False

Answer explanation

He was born in 1769!

Napoleon I was born in 1769

• True

• False