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Why was Russia’s defeat of France the turning point in the Napoleonic Wars?

A
Napoleon’s empire turned against him.
B
Napoleon escaped to America for safety.
C
The people of France no longer supported Napoleon.
D
The French army was reinvigorated.
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After the coup d’etat and the resignation of the Directory, one of the first things Napoleon did was to

A
declare himself Emperor of France.
B
form a military dictatorship.
C
execute many of the Royalists.
D
present France with a constitution.
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For Europe, the most positive result of the Congress of Vienna was that

A
the balance of power was restored.
B
Napoleon would never again take power.
C
European countries formed an economic alliance.
D
European countries would now work together.
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Which is the best description of Napoleon Bonaparte?

A
He was an extraordinary soldier but not a good commander in chief.
B
He believed in some Enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.
C
He believed a return to the monarchy was the only thing to save France.
D
He refused to sign a peace treaty with the European powers at war’s end.
5

What was Napoleon’s title when he presented France with the Napoleonic Codes?

A
Emperor
B
General
C
First Consul
D
Prime Minister
6

After becoming emperor, why did Napoleon plan to conquer other countries in Europe?

A
He wanted to form an alliance against an invasion from Russia.
B
He wanted to examine the military strength of European countries.
C
He wanted to amass as much land as possible for France.
D
He wanted to form an economic alliance to benefit France.
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What was ironic about the 1804 crowning of Napoleon Bonaparte?

A
Napoleon was crowned by Empress Josephine.
B
Napoleon was interrupted by a coup d’etat.
C
Napoleon was not present to be crowned.
D
Napoleon crowned himself emperor.
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What was the most significant thing about Napoleon’s new constitution?

A
It wasn’t voted on by the people.
B
It incorporated many democratic ideals.
C
It gave Napoleon full control of government.
D
It was voted on and rejected by the people.
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What is the name of the comprehensive set of laws passed by Napoleon?

A
the French Bill of Rights
B
the Napoleonic Code
C
the French Constitution
D
the Declaration of Rights of Man
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In 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba in order to

A
avenge his brother’s loss of the throne in Spain.
B
lead his imperial troops in the Battle of Waterloo.
C
retake his power as emperor and retain the empire.
D
avenge his defeat at the hands of Russia.
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Which was a result of the peace conference led by Prince Mitternich of Austria?

A
Europe’s monarchies no longer held power.
B
The revolution’s democratic ideals were accepted.
C
Britain’s and Prussia’s power were weakened.
D
Nationalism began to grow and spread.
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Which of these civil liberties was limited under the Napoleonic Code?

A
freedom of speech
B
freedom of religion
C
equality before the law
D
protection of private property.
13

Who took control after the fall of both Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety?

A
The church temporarily took control with leadership.
B
The military took control under Napoleon as leader.
C
The Directory took control with Napoleon as leader.
D
The Directory took control under five leaders.
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What Enlightenment ideal did Napoleon use to justify his removal of the Directory in a coup d'etat?

A
The ideal that there should be a peaceful transfer of power between governments.
B
The ideal that a government should protect the rights of its people.
C
The ideal that the church and state should be separated.
D
The ideal that a government does not need the consent of its citizens.
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Before Napoleon's reforms, who mainly had access to higher education like secondary school and university?

A
the military
B
the farmers
C
the wealthy class
D
the middle class

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