Napoleon Bonaparte Legacy Quiz
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What was the main reason for the disastrous Russian campaign of 1812?

  • Napoleon's desire to conquer India
  • Violation of the Continental System by Russia (correct)
  • Engaging in war between England and America
  • Isolation of Russia diplomatically and militarily
  • How did the Russians weaken Napoleon's forces during the campaign?

  • Engaging in diplomatic and military isolation
  • Using Napoleon's own strategies of swift movement and living off the land (correct)
  • Attacks from the Cossacks and typhus outbreak
  • Burning Moscow and depriving the army of food and supplies
  • What led to the reduction of Napoleon's army to only 50,000 soldiers during the Russian campaign?

  • Burning of Moscow by the Russians
  • Typhus outbreak among the soldiers (correct)
  • Isolation of Russia diplomatically and militarily
  • Frost and cold weather in Russia
  • Why did Napoleon invade Russia, ultimately leading to the disastrous campaign?

    <p>Violation of the Continental System by Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the Russians burning Moscow during the campaign?

    <p>Napoleon's forces were deprived of food and supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Russians draw Napoleon further into their vast territory during the campaign?

    <p>Using Napoleon's own strategies of swift movement and living off the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the reduction of Napoleon's soldiers to only 1000 who were able to return to duty?

    <p>Typhus outbreak among the soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Napoleon want to invade Russia during the campaign?

    <p>Desire to conquer India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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