PRACTICE for M13 L3: Napoleon's Empire

How did Napoleon Bonaparte become France’s sole ruler?

• He seized control in a military takeover of the government.

• He was restored as a member of the royal family.

Answer explanation

Napoleon Bonaparte became France's sole ruler by seizing control in a military takeover of the government, specifically through the Coup of 18 Brumaire in 1799, which effectively ended the Directory and established his authority.

How did the agreement with Pope Pius VII affect French politics?

• The Church's social authority was restored, but it's influence over politics was over.

• The Roman Catholic Church’s status as a state religion was upheld.

Answer explanation

The agreement with Pope Pius VII restored the Church's social authority in France, allowing it to regain influence in society, but it limited its political power, ensuring that the Church would not control political affairs.

The agreement with Pope Pius VII is called a:

• Concordat.

• Lycee.

Answer explanation

The agreement with Pope Pius VII is known as a Concordat, which is a formal agreement between the Holy See and a state. The term Lycee refers to a type of secondary school in France, making Concordat the correct choice.

Napoleon's sudden seizure of political is called a:

• Concordat.

• Coup d'état.

Answer explanation

Napoleon's sudden seizure of political power is termed a 'Coup d'état,' which refers to a swift overthrow of the government, distinguishing it from a 'Concordat,' which is an agreement, often between church and state.

Napoleon opened this type of government run school to train new male government officials from all socio-economic backgrounds:

• Coup d'état.

• Lycee.

Answer explanation

Napoleon established the Lycee system to create a merit-based education for future government officials, allowing individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds to be trained for public service.

This is a direct vote from the electorate; usually on a specific issue:

• Plebiscite.

• Lycee.

Answer explanation

A plebiscite is a direct vote by the electorate on a specific issue, making it the correct choice. In contrast, 'lycee' refers to a type of secondary school in France and is unrelated to voting.

Why did Napoleon decide to sell Louisiana to the United States in 1803?

• He feared that the British would blockade the territory with their superior navy.

• He abandoned his dream of a New World empire after a successful revolt in Saint Domingue.

Answer explanation

Napoleon sold Louisiana because he abandoned his dream of a New World empire after the successful revolt in Saint Domingue, which diminished his resources and focus on maintaining territories in the Americas.

Why did France institute the Continental System?

• to prevent Germany from becoming a unified nation

• to weaken Great Britain by cutting off trade between it and other European nations

Answer explanation

France instituted the Continental System primarily to weaken Great Britain by disrupting its trade with other European nations, aiming to diminish its economic power and influence across the continent.

Why did Napoleon believe he could regain power as emperor following his escape from Elba?

• He recognized that the restored King Louis XVIII was unpopular with many Frenchmen.

• He called for Roman Catholics to support his fight against the Protestant British Empire.

Answer explanation

Napoleon believed he could regain power because he saw that King Louis XVIII was unpopular among many Frenchmen, which indicated a potential opportunity to rally support and reclaim his position as emperor.

This was Napoleon's most prized New World colony, though it turned out to be the most difficult to control.

• Saint Domingue

• St. Helena

Answer explanation

Saint Domingue, now Haiti, was Napoleon's most valuable colony due to its sugar production. However, it faced significant resistance and ultimately became difficult to control, leading to its loss.