Napoleon's 3 Mistakes and Downfall

What is the main goal of scorched-earth policy?

• To reduce the chance of forest fires.

• To starve the enemy.

• To draw the enemy further into your country.

• To attack the enemy with fire bombs.

By 1812, which 3 countries were NOT in the Continental System?

• Great Britain

• Russia

• Portugal

• Austria

• Prussia

What was the name of Napoleon's last battle?

• Austerlitz

• Waterloo

• Trafalgar

• Leipzig

Which battle led to Napoleon's creation of the Continental System?

• Austerlitz

• Waterloo

• Trafalgar

• Leipzig

Which of the following statements is true about Napoleon's invasion of Russia?

• Napoleon wanted to force Russia to rejoin the Continental System.

• Over half of Napoleon's army was gone by the time he reached Moscow.

• Napoleon lost at least 400,000 men in Russia.

• All statements are true

Napoleon's comeback, after his first exile, is called:

• The Peninsular War

• The Continental System

• The Hundred Days

• The Long March

Which statement is false about the Continental System?

• It destroyed the British economy.

• It led to the War of 1812 between the USA and Great Britain.

• It was Napoleon's plan to destroy the British after losing the French navy.

• Great Britain reacted by creating a counter-blockade.

The Russians burning down their own capital, Moscow, is an example of:

• scorched-earth

• guerrilla warfare

• blockading ports

• continental system

What do the Continental System and Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign have in common?

• Both events caused the invasion of Russia.

• Both events were connected with attacking Great Britain.

• Both events were great victories for Napoleon.

• Both events were about seeking revenge on Germany.

Which of the following statements is true about the Peninsular War?

• French soldiers were welcomed by the Spanish peasants.

• The French army had to pass through Spain to attack Portugal.

• Napoleon directly ruled over Spain.

• All of the statements are true.