The Napoleonic Wars (Part 2)

Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power in Europe, implementing the Continental System to weaken Britain. His campaigns in Spain and Austria showed cracks in his dominance. The disastrous Russian invasion marked the beginning of his downfall, leading to his exile to Elba. Napoleon returned briefly, only to be defeated at Waterloo and exiled to Saint Helena. His legacy includes military innovations and the spread of revolutionary ideals.

What was the primary goal of Napoleon's Continental System?

• To expand French territory

• To isolate the UK economically

• To invade Sweden

• To form an alliance with Russia

Which country did Napoleon invade due to its refusal to comply with the Continental System?

• Prussia

• Spain

• Portugal

• Austria

What was a significant consequence of the Peninsular War for Napoleon?

• It strengthened his alliance with Russia

• It weakened his position in Europe

• It led to the conquest of the UK

• It resulted in the annexation of Austria

What strategy did the Russians use to counter Napoleon's invasion?

• Direct confrontation

• Scorched earth policy

• Naval blockade

• Guerrilla warfare

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

• An immediate Russian surrender

• A disastrous retreat for Napoleon

• A prolonged stalemate

• A decisive French victory

Which battle marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon's empire?

• Battle of Borodino

• Battle of Trafalgar

• Battle of Leipzig

• Battle of Austerlitz

What was the main reason for Napoleon's abdication in 1814?

• A successful coup by his marshals

• The fall of Paris to the Allies

• His defeat at Waterloo

• His voluntary decision to retire

After escaping from Elba, what was Napoleon's initial success?

• Defeating the British at Waterloo

• Reclaiming the French throne

• Conquering the Iberian Peninsula

• Forming a new alliance with Austria

What was the final battle that led to Napoleon's ultimate defeat?

• Battle of Leipzig

• Battle of Borodino

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Austerlitz

Where was Napoleon exiled after his defeat at Waterloo?

• Malta

• Saint Helena

• Corsica

• Elba