Napoleon Bonaparte - Webquest (24-25)

Napoleon was born on which date and in which place?

• August 15, 1769, in Corsica

• July 14, 1789, in Paris

• April 20, 1808, in Madrid

• June 18, 1815, in Waterloo

Napoleon’s school years can be best described as:

• Successful and popular

• Challenging and isolated

• Unremarkable and average

• Joyful and carefree

The “coup of 18 Brumaire” saw the fall of the French Directory. What was the system of government that followed the French Directory AND what role did Napoleon play in this new government?

• The Consulate; Napoleon became the First Consul

• The Monarchy; Napoleon became the King

• The Republic; Napoleon became the President

• The Empire; Napoleon became the Emperor

In 1802, a constitutional amendment made Napoleon first consul ________. Two years later, in 1804, he crowned himself ________________ in a lavish ceremony at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

• first consul and Emperor

• for life and King

• for life and President

• for life and Duke

What was ultimately the reason that Napoleon’s troops failed in their invasion of Russia in the summer of 1812?

• The harsh Russian winter

• Lack of supplies

• Strong Russian resistance

• Napoleon's strategic errors

The Peninsular War (1808-1814) is significant to the downfall of Napoleon because:

• It drained French resources and weakened Napoleon's army.

• It led to the rise of the British Empire.

• It resulted in the unification of Germany.

• It caused the French Revolution.

Napoleon returned to France and began his “Hundred Days Campaign” by escaping from which island?

• Corsica

• Elba

• Sardinia

• Saint Helena

The Battle of Waterloo was significant because it marked the end of which leader's rule?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

According to the website, what was Napoleon’s most significant accomplishment AND what did it involve?

• The Napoleonic Code, which involved reforming the legal system.

• The Battle of Waterloo, which involved a major military defeat.

• The Continental System, which involved economic warfare against Britain.

• The Egyptian Campaign, which involved scientific exploration.

In 1802, a constitutional amendment made Napoleon first consul for life. Two years later what happened?

• Napoleon became emperor in 1802.

• Napoleon was crowned emperor in 1804.

• Napoleon was first consul for life in 1804.

• Napoleon crowned himself emperor in 1802.