Napoleon and the Kingdom of Holland

Why did Napoleon initially place his brother Louis Bonaparte as the king of Holland?

• To expand his empire into Northern Europe

• To reward him for his loyalty

• To ensure a trusted ruler in a strategic location

• To punish the Dutch for their rebellion

What was one of the major reforms introduced by Louis Bonaparte in Holland?

• He abolished the monarchy

• He increased taxes on the wealthy

• He built hospitals and reformed education

• He restricted religious freedoms

What was a key reason for the growing tension between Napoleon and Louis Bonaparte?

• Napoleon's desire to annex Spain

• Napoleon's support for the Dutch Republic

• Louis's decision to declare war on Britain

• Louis's refusal to enforce conscription

What action did Napoleon take after Louis Bonaparte refused to abdicate the throne?

• He offered him the throne of Italy

• He invaded and annexed parts of Holland

• He declared war on the Dutch Republic

• He imprisoned Louis in France

Why did the great powers refuse to reinstate Louis Bonaparte after Napoleon's defeat?

• They wanted to establish a republic in Holland

• They feared a Bonaparte-led Netherlands next to a Bourbon France

• They believed Louis was too weak to rule

• They preferred a British ruler for Holland