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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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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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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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What is a coup d’etat?

A
a rejection of the ideas of a government
B
a sudden overthrow of an existing government
C
a civil war between groups within a country
D
a war against a country that used to be an ally
5

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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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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Read the quote delivered by the Consulate on November 12, 1799.People of France: Swear with us to be true to the Republic one and indivisible, founded on equality, liberty, and the representative system.

A
France was not founded on equality and liberty.
B
This was uttered not by the Consuls, but only by Napoleon.
C
A representative system wasn’t created—a dictatorship was.
D
The year the statement was made was 1789.
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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.
9

What is the most accurate description of Napoleon’s One Hundred Days?

A
Napoleon escaped from Elba, was defeated at Waterloo, and died there.
B
Napoleon escaped from Elba, was defeated at Waterloo, and was exiled again.
C
Napoleon escaped from Elba, regained power, won at Waterloo, and died.
D
Napoleon escaped from Elba, won at Waterloo, was captured, and was exiled again.
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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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