How the Little Corporal Changed Europe
Unit Overview
Ridiculed by some for his short stature and less-than-perfect use of the French language, Napoleon Bonaparte has become both an historical figure and a legend. He has equally inspired inquisitive historians and filmmakers seeking to entertain. Napoleon was a brilliant general, an efficient administrator and an engaging leader who changed both Europe and the world. Let’s examine his career and his decisions
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Section A Questions
Use the information from Quizlet to answer the following questions:
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| 1) Which of the following nations defeated France in the Battle of Trafalgar: |
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| 2) Napoleon hoped the Continental System would destroy which of the following aspects of British life: |
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| 3) Some ideals of the Enlightenment were included in the Napoleonic Code. |
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| 4) The Concordat was an agreement between Napoleon and which of the following: |
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| 5) Which of the following is a tactic used in guerrilla warfare: |
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Section B Questions
Use the information from Who Was Napoleon Bonaparte to answer the following questions:
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| 6) Which of the following was true of Napoleon's early years: |
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| 7) Which of the following was not typical of Napoleon's character: |
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| 8) Napoleon was successful in helping the Corsicans in their fight for independence. |
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| 9) Early in his career, Napoleon became the most famous general in Europe by fighting a series of battles in which of the following countries: |
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Section C Questions
Use the information in Napoleon and the Directory to answer the following questions:
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| 10) Most French citizens believed that the Directory was a good form of government. |
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| 11) After the overthrow the Directory, France adopted a new government known as which of the following: |
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| 12) Although France appeared to be a republic, Napoleon was the true ruler of the country once he became First Consul. |
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| 13) Napoleon encountered no significant opposition when he became Consul for Life and eventually emperor of France. |
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| 14) To maintain his power, Napoleon believed that it was necessary to make which of the following a priority: |
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| 15) Because he permitted the peasants to keep the lands that they had claimed during the French Revolution, they became loyal supporters of Napoleon. |
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| 16) What did Napoleon want to do to improve the French legal system: |
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| 17) Today all modern French laws continue to be based on the Napoleonic Code. |
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| 18) Which of the following groups benefitted the least from the Napoleonic Code: |
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| 20) Napoleon believed religious freedom was necessary because, without it, certain groups would be more likely to react in which of the following ways: |
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Section E Questions
Use the information from Military Mastermind and The Collapse of the Grand Empire to answer the following questions:
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| 21) Napoleon decided to sell the Louisiana Territory to which of the following: |
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| 22) Which of the following made it difficult for the Continental System to succeed: |
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| 23) Which of the following was true of the Peninsular War: |
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| 25) When Napoleon invaded Russia, the Russians used scorched-earth tactics and their country's harsh winter weather to their advantage. |
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| 26) Napoleon invaded Russia with an army of 600,000 men. How many French soldiers survived? |
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Section F Questions
Use the information in The Comeback Kid.
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| 27) After Napoleon gave up his throne, France adopted which of the following forms of government: |
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| 28) When Napoleon escaped from Elba, he was welcomed by the French people. |
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| 29) Napoleon's final defeat happened at which of the following: |
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30) Extended Response
Evaluate the positive and negative effects of Napoleon's policies. Did the positives outweigh the negatives or did the negatives outweigh the positives? Explain your answer in three or four complete sentences.
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31) Choose one of the following activities below and complete a time log.
Activity 1: Character Traits Analysis
Draw a two-column table on your paper.
Label the first column "Character Trait" and the second column "Impact on Leadership."
List at least five character traits of Napoleon mentioned in the passage (e.g., intellectual capacity, determination, charm).
For each trait, write down how it impacted his ability to lead and influence others. Consider both positive and negative impacts.
Activity 2: Newspaper Article
Pretend you are a journalist in 1799, witnessing Napoleon's rise to power.
Write a newspaper article reporting on the overthrow of the Directory and the establishment of the Consulate.
Include the following elements:
A catchy headline
A brief introduction explaining the current situation in France
Details about the events of November 9-10, 1799
Quotes from fictional citizens expressing their opinions on Napoleon's rise
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