El Gran Error De Napoleón: España 1808

The video covers Napoleon's dominance in Europe, the Continental System, and the Spanish resistance against French occupation. It highlights key events like the May 2 uprising, the Battle of Bailén, and British involvement in the Peninsular War. The narrative follows the French defeat, the British retreat, and the Battle of Coruña, concluding with reflections on Napoleon's strategic errors and the long-term impact on his empire.

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

• To strengthen alliances with European powers

• To destroy the British economy

• To expand French territory

• To promote trade with Britain

Who was appointed as the King of Spain by Napoleon?

• Marshal Murat

• General Junot

• Manuel Godoy

• Joseph Bonaparte

What role did Francisco Goya play during the French occupation of Spain?

• He documented the war atrocities

• He served as a French advisor

• He led the Spanish resistance

• He negotiated peace with France

What was the reaction of the Spanish people to Joseph Bonaparte's rule?

• They resisted and viewed him as a foreign usurper

• They were indifferent to his rule

• They supported his modernizing policies

• They welcomed him as a reformer

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bailén?

• A stalemate

• A decisive French victory

• A British intervention

• A Spanish victory and French surrender

What was the significance of the Battle of Vimeiro?

• It led to the capture of Napoleon

• It was a significant British victory in Portugal

• It was a major French victory

• It marked the end of the Peninsular War

What was the outcome of the British investigation into the terms of the Convention of Sintra?

• Dalrymple was promoted

• Wellesley was exonerated

• Junot was imprisoned

• The terms were annulled

What was the main challenge faced by the British during their retreat to the coast?

• Internal mutiny

• French naval blockade

• Harsh weather conditions

• Lack of supplies

How did Napoleon respond to the setbacks in Spain?

• He sought peace negotiations

• He launched a second invasion

• He withdrew all French troops

• He focused on the Russian campaign

What was the strategic importance of the Battle of Coruña for the British?

• It allowed them to capture Madrid

• It enabled a successful evacuation

• It resulted in a French surrender

• It led to a peace treaty with France