5.6 Napoleon's Rise, Dominance, and Defeat

• Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica
• In what year did Napoleon graduate from the École Militaire in Paris?

  1785
• In 1796, Napoleon was appointed commander of the French army in Italy
• Chronological order of Napoleon's rise to power during the French Revolution

  1️⃣ 1796: Successful campaign in Italy

  2️⃣ 1799: Participated in a coup d'état against the Directory
• What governing body did Napoleon overthrow in 1799?

  The Directory
• Napoleon's military success in Italy in 1796 boosted his popularity and facilitated his rise to power.
• What military campaign in 1796 significantly contributed to Napoleon's rise to power?

  The Italian campaign
• Napoleon became part of the new governing body after a coup d'état in 1799
• From which military academy did Napoleon graduate?

  École Militaire
• Napoleon distinguished himself during the Siege of Toulon in 1793.
• In 1796, Napoleon was appointed commander of the French army in Italy
• Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica
• In what year did Napoleon graduate from the École Militaire?

  1785
• In 1796, Napoleon was appointed commander of the French army in Italy
• Order the following events in Napoleon's rise to power during the French Revolution:

  1️⃣ Achieved victories in the Italian campaign

  2️⃣ Led a coup d'état against the Directory
• After seizing power in 1799, Napoleon became the First Consul.
• The establishment of the Consulate made Napoleon the First Consul with supreme authority.
• The Napoleonic Code unified laws and ensured equality before the law
• Match the reform with its impact during Napoleon's consolidation of power:

  Consulate Establishment ↔️ Consolidated Napoleon's power

  Centralized Administration ↔️ Increased government efficiency

  Napoleonic Code ↔️ Unified laws, ensured equality

  Economic Reforms ↔️ Improved infrastructure and banking
• The Concordat of 1801 restored relations with the Catholic Church while maintaining state control.
• In what year was the Napoleonic Code enacted?

  1804
• The Napoleonic Code ensured equality before the law for all citizens.
• Napoleon divided France into departments headed by a prefect appointed by the central government.
• Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born?

  Ajaccio, Corsica
• Napoleon distinguished himself at the Siege of Toulon in 1793.
• In 1796, Napoleon achieved significant victories in the Italian campaign.
• Order the following key battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars:

  1️⃣ Battle of Austerlitz (1805)

  2️⃣ Battle of Jena-Auerstedt (1806)

  3️⃣ Treaty of Tilsit (1807)

  4️⃣ Invasion of Russia (1812)
• Which battle is considered one of Napoleon's greatest victories?

  Battle of Austerlitz
• The Continental System aimed to economically isolate Great Britain.
• Russia's adherence to the Continental System damaged its grain exports.
• What year did Napoleon's Grande Armée invade Russia?

  1812
• What was the primary goal of the Continental System implemented by Napoleon?

  Economically isolate Great Britain
• The Continental System disrupted British trade with Europe
• The Continental System was a complete success in weakening the British economy

  False
• What was a major consequence of Russia's adherence to the Continental System?

  Decline of grain exports
• The Russian campaign of1812 marked the beginning of Napoleon's downfall
• Order the key events of Napoleon's Russian campaign of 1812

  1️⃣ Grande Armée invades Russia

  2️⃣ Battle of Borodino

  3️⃣ Occupation of Moscow

  4️⃣ Retreat from Russia begins

  5️⃣ Destruction of the Grande Armée
• What was a significant strategic error made by Napoleon during the Russian campaign?

  Failure to secure supplies
• The harsh Russian climate contributed to the destruction of Napoleon's Grande Armée
• Napoleon's abdication in 1814 was prompted by the successful invasion of France by the Sixth Coalition