7.3 Napoleon Forges an Empire

Why was Napoleon’s rise to a prominent position difficult?

• He was the son of a deserter in Paris, leaving his family name dishonored and making it difficult to climb up the ranks.

• He was the son of a very successful general who everyone thought would never reach his father’s achievements.

• He was the son of a rich trader in Sardinia, and at this time it was considered very strange for the rich to enter the army.

• He was the son of a poor nobleman in Corsica who managed to receive his promotion when he was 16.

Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt came to an end at the Battle of the Nile when:

• French forces had fulfilled their mission of scientific exploration.

• the French fleet was destroyed by the British Admiral Nelson.

• Napoleon and his troops were called back to Paris.

• Napoleon signed the Treaty of Campo Formio

The Concordat that Napoleon signed with the pope in 1801 declared that

• Jews would also have freedom of worship.

• the confiscated land of the Catholic Church would be returned.

• Catholicism was the religion of the majority of French people.

• civil marriage would be recognized by the Catholic Church.

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would

• adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformation

• restore Louis XVI to power

• provide stability for the nation

• end British control of France

In 1804, Napoleon satisfied his personal ambition and need for political legitimacy by

• leading a coup d’etat against the Republic.

• embarking on a revolutionary crusade in Europe.

• funding a major scientific expedition.

• making France an empire and himself emperor.

Napoleon’s conquest of Europe was limited to the continent when British Admiral Nelson’s fleet defeated the French and Spanish at the

• Battle of Austerlitz

• Battle of Tragalgar

• Battle of Friedland

• Battle of the NIle

The Napoleonic Code was

• . rules for the army

• a plan to conquer Europe

• uniform laws for Europe

• how Napoleon sent messages

What land does Napoleon sell to America?

• Louisiana Territory
• New Mexico Territory
• California
• Cuba

What is a Coup d’État?

• seizure of power 
• a gathering of naval ships for battle
• when the economic declines
• when the leader becomes a dictator 

Who took part in a Rebellion that was put down by Napoleon in 1795?

• Jacobins
• Royalists
• Girondins
• Sans Cullottes