Napoleon Flashcards
(27 cards)
In what year was the new constitution signed
1795
What did the constitution do
Let educated men vote
What are the 3 problems the directoire wants to fix
Inflation, Corrupt deputies, Executive power
When was Napoleon born
1769
Why and when did Napoleon try to invade Egypt
To stop the British from colonizing it, 1798
How old was he when he became the practical dictator
30 years old
Why do people like him
Fights the enemies off, embraces equality, helps the economy.
In what year did he declare himself “Emperor of France”
1804
Why does he bring back some reforms of the revolution
Because he understands the people will never settle for an old regime
What 3 reforms did he implement
Rights of man, religious freedom, and freedom to work
What 3 things did he do to control inflation
Everyone pays taxes, he creates the bank of France, and prints bills
Why does Napoleon create schools
To create civil servants/ workers
What 3 changes did he make to the Church
- No more elections to decide priests
- The government will name the Pope
- The church will not get the things back that were stolen during the revolution
Why was the Trafalgar Battle bad for France
Admiral Nelson sank most of France’s ships
What does Napoleon do to ruin England’s economy
Stops all European countries from purchasing goods from them. This causes the economy to weaken and support to be lost.
Where did the first two rebellions start
Portugal and Spain
What happened between Russia and Napoleon
Napoleon invades Russia because of trade with England
Why did Napoleon retreat from Russia
When he got to moscow it was on fire so he retreated
What happened as Napoleon was retreating from Russia
His men started dying from cold or hunger. Russian army killed all that were dying. Less than 100,000 soldiers escaped.
What was the “Big Alliance”
Russia, England, Prussia, and Austria alliances against Napoleon.
Where was Napoleon exiled to
Elbe Island
What did Louis XVIII do once he had power
Kept Napoleon code, prioritized equality
When did Napoleon come back
March 1815
What did Napoleon do in his 100 days
Tried to reconstitute the French army
