Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

What was the Continental System primarily designed to do?

• Strengthen the alliance between France and Austria

• Expand the French Empire into Asia

• Isolate Britain economically

• Promote trade between France and Russia

Why was the Duchy of Warsaw a concern for Russia?

• It was a strong ally of Britain

• It had a larger army than Russia

• It could serve as a base for French invasion

• It was economically more powerful than Russia

What was one of Napoleon's main reasons for invading Russia?

• To establish a new trade route to Asia

• To quickly end the costly Peninsular War

• To form an alliance with the Russian Emperor

• To gain control over the British Isles

How did Napoleon view the Russian people?

• As a superior military force

• As potential allies against Britain

• As an inferior people unable to resist his armies

• As equals in terms of military strategy

What was the outcome of Napoleon's invasion of Russia?

• A quick and decisive victory for France

• A prolonged and costly war for France

• A successful expansion of the French Empire

• An immediate peace treaty with Russia