Napoleon III and France's International Role

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What was the primary aim of showcasing innovations at the Universal Exposition of Paris in 1855?

To establish new alliances with European powers.
To promote international trade agreements.
To negotiate peace treaties after conflicts.
To display France's advancements and honor the nation. (correct)

Which of the following describes France's role in the Crimean War (1854-1856)?

France acted as a mediator to negotiate a ceasefire.
France allied with Russia against the Ottoman Empire.
France supported the Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, and Piedmont-Sardinia against Russia. (correct)
France was neutral, focusing on internal affairs.

What was a significant consequence of France's involvement in the Crimean War?

France formed a lasting alliance with Russia.
France suffered a loss of approximately 100,000 soldiers. (correct)
France gained new territories in Eastern Europe.
France experienced a period of economic decline.

What was the outcome of the Crimean War for France?

France's victory was consecrated by the Treaty of Paris. (A) Signup and view all the answers

After Napoleon, what role did France assume in Europe?

A major diplomatic and military role. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific action is attributed to Napoleon III in relation to Italian unification?

He provided support to Italian unification, leading to territorial gains for France. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which territories were added to France in 1860 as a result of Napoleon III's actions?

Savoy and the County of Nice. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the 1850s, what best describes France's colonial actions?

France expanded its colonial reach, annexing territories and asserting influence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In 1853, which territory did France annex as part of its colonial expansion?

New Caledonia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Besides annexing New Caledonia, how else did France extend its colonial influence in the 1850s?

By establishing protectorates in Cochinchina and Cambodia. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Universal Exposition of Paris (1855)

In 1855, during the Universal Exposition in Paris, innovations were presented to honor France. Napoleon III aimed to restore France's international prestige.

Crimean War (1854-1856) French involvement

France, allied with the United Kingdom, Piedmont, and the Ottoman Empire, participated in the Crimean War against Russia.

France's Role After Napoleon

After Napoleon, France played a major diplomatic and military role in Europe.

Napoleon III and Italian Unification

Napoleon III supported Italian unification, allowing France to annex Savoy and the County of Nice in 1860.

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French Colonial Expansion (1853)

In 1853, France annexed New Caledonia and extended its influence in West Africa, imposing sovereignty over Cochinchina and Cambodia.

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Study Notes

In 1855, during the universal exhibition in Paris, innovations were introduced to honor France.
Napoleon III aimed to restore France's international prestige, alternating between negotiation and war.
The Crimean War took place from 1854-1856.
France participated in the Crimean War on the Black Sea coast.
France formed an alliance with Great Britain, Piedmont, and the Ottoman Empire against Russia.
The war resulted in the loss of 100,000 French soldiers.
Victory was achieved through the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
For the first time since Napoleon I, France played a major diplomatic and military role in Europe.
Napoleon III supported Italian unification.
This allowed him to add Savoy and the County of Nice to France in 1860.
Colonialism was revived, and in 1853, New Caledonia was annexed.
France increased its influence in West Africa, imposing its sovereignty.
Cochin China and Cambodia were under French influence.
Algeria was pacified.