The Age of Napoleon Part B

1.For how long did Napoleon Bonaparte dominate French and European history? From 1799 to From where was Napoleon Bonaparte? Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea

3. What country conquered Corsica in the same year that Napoleon Bonaparte was born? France, in 1769 France annexed Corsica into the Kingdom of France, and Corsica remains a part of France to this day 4. How did Napoleon end up on the mainland of France (i.e. Metropolitan France)? He received a scholarship to study at a military school in France

5. In 1785, about four years prior to the start of the French Revolution, what did Napoleon Bonaparte receive? He became a lieutenant (an officer) in the French Army He was 16 years old when he received his officer’s commission

6. In 1792, during the French Revolution, Bonaparte received what rank in the Army? Captain 7. Two years later, at age 24, Napoleon achieved what rank? Brigadier General (1793) The Committee of Public Safety gave Bonaparte the promotion

8. In what military campaign did Napoleon Bonaparte first achieve fame with the French government? The Siege of Toulon, In what aspect of military battle was Bonaparte particularly skilled? The use of artillery (cannon fire) Also, the skillful movement of troops

10. In 1795, Napoleon’s leadership proved important in dispersing a rioting crowd that threatened what? The French government Legend has it that he dispersed the crowd with “a whiff of grapeshot” 11. In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte became what? Commander of French armies in Italy During the Italian Campaigns Napoleon won victories and achieved great military fame

Napoleon Crossing the Alps Painting by Jacques Louis David

12. In 1798 Napoleon invaded what part of northern Africa? Egypt, then a province of the Ottoman Empire (Muslim Turkey) He did so to undermine British interests in the Near East and India 13. What became of Bonaparte’s campaign in Egypt? He won on land, but the British navy defeated the French on the sea, and ultimately, Napoleon withdrew from Egypt During the campaign, Napoleon also captured the Mediterranean island of Malta

Napoleon and the Battle of the Pyramids, 1798

Napoleon in Egypt

14. Given that the British navy had cut off his army in Egypt, Napoleon decided to do what? Return to France in In 1799, in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte participated in what? A coup d’etat that overthrew The Directory

16. The new government formed in the wake of the 1799 coup d’etat was called what? The Consulate 17. Under the Consulate, Napoleon Bonaparte, France’s military genius, was made what? First Consul

18. Under the Consulate, France was still a what, in theory? A Republic 19. But who held virtual absolute power? First Consul, Napoleon Bonaparte 20. In 1802, Napoleon became what? First Consul for life

21. Two years later, on December 2, 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte became what? Emperor Napoleon I 22. Thus, what had ended? The First Republic of France 23. What had replaced the First Republic? The Empire of France

Emperor Napoleon I on his throne

The French Empire, circa 1812