Napoleon

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Which of the following was a way in which Napoleon's reforms positively impacted the French economy? Options: Created a centralized banking system known as the National Bank of France, Created an equal taxation system that helped finance new roads and canals, Created a new currency which led to France's most stable economy in recent years, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following was NOT a domestic reform under Napoleon's imperial rule? Options: Established public education opportunities, Institutes a period of persecution and execution known as the "Reign of Terror", Set up a fair and equal tax code that led to a stable economy, Seized power through a coup'etat and issued the Napoleonic code

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Institutes a period of persecution and execution known as the "Reign of Terror"

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Why was Napoleon able to quickly gain power?

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The political and economic problems that the revolution tried to fix still existed and the people were desperate for change

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Why was Napoleon's invasion of Russia considered a great disaster?

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Russia's scorched-earth policy and cold winter wiped out most of Napoleon's army.

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What happened when Napoleon instituted the Continental System?

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The British navy was too strong for the blockade and France's economy suffered as a result.

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Napoleon assumed dictatorial powers through a sudden seizure of power known as a coup d'etat.

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True

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Napoleon completely ignored women's rights.

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True

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After his initial defeat, Napoleon was exiled to the island of ______; his second exile was to the island of _________.

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Elba; St. Helena

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What is the continental system?

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Economic plan to strengthen Europe and weaken Britain

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What was the system of laws called that Napoleon instituted to help rebuild France?

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Napoleonic Code