Unit 3 Review - Napoleon

Why was Napoleon Bonaparte popular in France before he became emperor?

• His military successes and ability to restore order after the Revolution.
• His connections with the British royal family.
• His role as a diplomat in European affairs.
• His poetry and artistic contributions to French culture.

What is a coup d'etat?

• Overthrow of the government by the military

• When the public votes to change their constitution

• Military tactic using artillery and flanking infantry

• A revolutionary movement to create democracy

What are lycées?

• Protestant and Catholic churches

• military rankings

• public schools

• treaties between France and England

Which is NOT a reform Napoleon implemented in France?

• creation of a national bank

• free public schools for men

• religious toleration of Catholics and Protestants

• democratic elections & increased voting rights

What was a restriction of the Napoleonic Code?

• Only some men were equal under the law.

• Women had less rights

• property rights were not protected

• Slavery was abolished

What colony successfully gained its independence during Napoleon's rule?

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Puerto Rico

• Jamaica

What territory did Napoleon sell to the United States?

• Haiti

• Louisiana

• Canada

• Florida

What was Napoleon's main goal as emperor of France?

• Have more power and expand the French empire.

• Promoting peace and neutrality in Europe.
• Focusing solely on economic reforms.
• Establishing a democratic government in France.

What was the Continental System?

• A military strategy used by Napoleon against Russia.
• A trade blockade against Britain.

• A diplomatic agreement between France and Spain.
• A system of alliances formed by European nations.

Why did the Continental System fail?

• It led to more European nations supporting England's war against France.

• It successfully boosted trade between Britain and France.
• It was supported by all major European powers.
• France was unable to prevent smuggling, and Britain had a better blockade.