MWH Napoleon & Congress of Vienna Review

Napoleon first made a name for himself by...

• Defending the new French government

• Creating a balance of power in Europe

• Defeating the British at Trafalgar

• Reforming France's economy

What is a coup d'état?

• A fancy version of French fries

• A peaceful negotiation

• An overthrow of a government

• An alliance of countries in a war

Why did Napoleon engage in a coup d'état?

• He was very popular

• The French government was unpopular

• Both of the other answers

What did the French people repeatedly vote for once Napoleon gained power?

• To reduce Napoleon's power

• To have more voting rights

• To pay lower taxes

• To give Napoleon more power

Why did the people of France keep voting to give Napoleon more power for a longer period of time?

• They were easily fooled

• They wanted stability

• Everyone missed the monarchy

• They were afraid of Napoleon

Why did Napoleon crown himself as emperor instead of the Pope crowning him?

• Napoleon was claiming more power than the church

• The Pope was busy that day

• The Pope had been overthrown in Napoleon's coup

• Napoleon was not familiar with how governmental ceremonies worked

Which of the following was NOT a way Napoleon raised money to pay off France's debts?

• Creating an efficient tax system

• Borrowing money from other countries

• Selling the Louisiana Territory

• Balancing France's budget to avoid more debt

What was the main purpose of the government-run schools called lycées?

• To give girls an opportunity for education

• To create uncorrupt men to work in government

• To train boys to be military generals

• To establish a university system like Britain's

Why was the Napoleonic Code significant?

• It ended slavery in French colonies

• It gave equal rights to women

• It was the first law system in France

• Many laws are still used today

Which battle did Napoleon lose to the British, leading him to want revenge on them?

• Battle of Trafalgar

• Battle of Austerlitz

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of the Bulge