Napoleon and the Treaty of Fontainebleau

The Treaty of Fontainebleau, signed on April 11, 1814, marked the end of Napoleon's rule as Emperor of France. It was negotiated between Napoleon and representatives from Austria, Russia, and Prussia. The treaty sent Napoleon into exile on Elba and outlined terms for his abdication. The British refused to sign, viewing Napoleon as a usurper. In 2005, a stolen copy of the treaty was returned to France.

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Fontainebleau?

• Napoleon was executed.

• Napoleon retained control over France.

• Napoleon was exiled to Elba.

• Napoleon was crowned Emperor of France.

Which countries were part of the coalition against Napoleon in the War of the Sixth Coalition?

• China, Japan, and Korea

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

• Austria, Prussia, and Russia

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

What did the coalition declare regarding negotiations with Napoleon?

• They would negotiate with Napoleon's generals.

• They would negotiate with Napoleon's son.

• They refused to negotiate with Napoleon or his family.

• They would negotiate only with Napoleon.

What was Napoleon's initial proposal for abdication?

• He would abdicate in favor of his wife.

• He would not abdicate at all.

• He would abdicate in favor of his son.

• He would abdicate in favor of his brother.

What did the treaty allow Napoleon and Marie Louise to retain?

• Their titles as Emperor and Empress

• Their estates in France

• Their military power

• Their control over the French government

What was established as a principality for Napoleon under the treaty?

• Elba

• Sicily

• Sardinia

• Corsica

What was the British position regarding the treaty?

• They viewed Napoleon as a usurper.

• They recognized Napoleon as the legitimate ruler.

• They wanted to negotiate with Napoleon.

• They fully supported Napoleon's rule.

Who were charged with stealing a copy of the Treaty of Fontainebleau?

• Two French historians

• Two American professors

• Two British diplomats

• Two Russian spies

When was the theft of the treaty discovered?

• 1988

• 1996

• 2005

• 2002

What happened to the stolen documents?

• They were destroyed.

• They were kept in the US.

• They were returned to France by the US.

• They were sold to a private collector.