World History :The Age of Napoleon – Flashcards
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1. Why was Napoleon unable to successfully establish a French empire in Europe?
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Most nations' people resented the imposition of French culture.
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2. Which were effects of the Napoleonic Wars? Select all that apply.
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Revolutionary governments were established in some conquered areas. The Napoleonic Code influenced legal systems in many countries.
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3. How did the Directory's actions ultimately lead to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte?
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The Directory was weak and corrupt.
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4. Which of the following was most responsible for Napoleon's rise to emperor of France?
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a series of military victories against Austria
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5. How did France change under Napoleon's rule?
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Napoleon became France's absolute ruler.
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6. Which of the following were characteristics of the rights of French citizens under the Napoleonic Code? Select all that apply.
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Men possessed civil rights. Women did not need their husbands' permission to make wills.
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7. Which causes did the American Revolution and the French Revolution share? Select all that apply.
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years of unwanted taxes Enlightenment ideals
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8. Which effects did the American Revolution and the French Revolution share? Select all that apply.
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Both called for reforms before the Revolution occurred. Both established republican governments.
