Napoleon and the Treaty of Fontainebleau

The video explores the Treaty of Fontainebleau 1814, detailing its background, terms, and impact. It discusses Napoleon's abdication, the coalition's role, and the treaty's conditions, including Napoleon's exile to Elba. The video also covers British opposition and the theft of the treaty document.

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Fontainebleau 1814?

• Napoleon was crowned Emperor of France.

• Napoleon was exiled to Elba.

• Napoleon expanded his empire.

• Napoleon signed a peace treaty with Britain.

Which countries were part of the coalition against Napoleon during the War of the Sixth Coalition?

• Austria, Russia, and Prussia

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• China, Japan, and Korea

What did the French Senate decree on April 5th, 1814?

• Napoleon would remain as Emperor.

• Napoleon would lead a new coalition.

• Napoleon would be exiled to America.

• Napoleon was dethroned and his family's succession rights were abolished.

What gesture of goodwill did Russian Emperor Alexander I make towards France?

• He offered financial aid.

• He ceded Russian territory to France.

• He crowned Napoleon as Emperor again.

• He released 150,000 French prisoners of war.

What was Napoleon's initial response to the coalition's demands?

• He refused to abdicate.

• He abdicated in favor of his son.

• He declared war on the coalition.

• He fled to Russia.

What was one of the significant terms of the Treaty of Fontainebleau regarding Napoleon's family?

• Napoleon's family was exiled to America.

• Napoleon's family was given control of the French army.

• Napoleon's family was prohibited from attaining power in France.

• Napoleon's family was allowed to rule France.

Who was allowed to rule the island of Elba according to the treaty?

• The British monarchy

• Napoleon

• The Russian Emperor

• The French Senate

What was the role of Empress Marie Louise in the treaty?

• She was exiled to America.

• She was imprisoned in Russia.

• She was given the Duchy of Parma, Placentia, and Guastalla.

• She was made the ruler of France.

What was the British position on the Treaty of Fontainebleau?

• They were indifferent to it.

• They wanted to sign it immediately.

• They fully supported it.

• They opposed it, viewing Napoleon as a usurper.

What was the fate of the Treaty of Fontainebleau document in the 20th century?

• It was destroyed in a fire.

• It was sold to a private collector.

• It was stolen and later returned.

• It was lost at sea.