Napoleón Derrota a Rusia: Friedland 1807

In 1806, Napoleon arrived in Warsaw, sparking Polish hopes for independence. Despite harsh winter conditions, his army faced the brutal Battle of Eylau. After securing Danzig, Napoleon achieved a decisive victory at Friedland, leading to the Treaties of Tilsit. These treaties reshaped Europe, but the Continental System's economic blockade against Britain faced challenges. The Peninsular War began as Napoleon sought to enforce the system in Portugal.

What was the significance of Napoleon's affair with Marie Valeska?

• It was a political alliance with Prussia.

• It was a strategy to weaken Russia.

• It was a purely personal relationship.

• It was intended to promote the Polish cause.

What was a major challenge faced by the French army during the winter in Poland?

• Insufficient leadership

• Lack of weapons

• Overwhelming enemy numbers

• Harsh weather conditions

What was the outcome of the Battle of Eylau?

• A retreat by the French army

• A stalemate with heavy losses on both sides

• A decisive French victory

• A decisive Russian victory

What strategic advantage did Napoleon have before the Battle of Friedland?

• Superior naval forces

• A larger army

• The element of surprise

• Control of the high ground

What was the result of the Battle of Friedland for the Russian army?

• They suffered a significant defeat.

• They formed an alliance with Prussia.

• They secured a victory.

• They captured Napoleon.

What was a key outcome of the Treaties of Tilsit?

• Prussia gained territory.

• Russia became an ally of Britain.

• The French army was disbanded.

• Napoleon became master of Europe.

What was the main goal of the Continental System?

• To strengthen French trade

• To isolate Britain economically

• To form alliances with other European nations

• To expand the French Empire

How did the British Royal Navy respond to the Continental System?

• By withdrawing from European waters

• By forming an alliance with France

• By launching a preemptive strike against Denmark

• By increasing trade with Russia

What was the initial action taken by Napoleon in the Peninsular War?

• Invading Portugal

• Occupying the Netherlands

• Forming an alliance with Spain

• Attacking the British mainland

What was a major flaw of the Continental System?

• It was too easy to enforce.

• It was undermined by smuggling.

• It strengthened British trade.

• It caused financial chaos in France.