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What event prompted Prussia to declare war on France in December of 1812?
What event prompted Prussia to declare war on France in December of 1812?
- The Battle of Leipzig
- Napoleon's return to Paris
- Russia's promise to help Prussia regain lost territory (correct)
- Austria's entry into the anti-French coalition
Who arrived in Spain to lead the Spanish rebels against French control in Iberia?
Who arrived in Spain to lead the Spanish rebels against French control in Iberia?
- Metternich
- Napoleon
- Duke of Wellington (correct)
- Prussia
Which country joined the anti-French coalition in August of 1813 after negotiations broke down between Napoleon and Metternich?
Which country joined the anti-French coalition in August of 1813 after negotiations broke down between Napoleon and Metternich?
- Russia
- Spain
- Prussia
- Austria (correct)
At which battle did the allies deal a severe defeat to Napoleon's army in October of 1813?
At which battle did the allies deal a severe defeat to Napoleon's army in October of 1813?
Under the Treaty of Fontainebleau, what did Napoleon agree to in exchange for his abdication?
Under the Treaty of Fontainebleau, what did Napoleon agree to in exchange for his abdication?
What caused Napoleon's return to the mainland from Elba?
What caused Napoleon's return to the mainland from Elba?
What led to Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815?
What led to Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815?
Why was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?
Why was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?
What event marked Napoleon's brief return to power in 1815?
What event marked Napoleon's brief return to power in 1815?
What action by Napoleon led to revolts on Elba and his subsequent defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?
What action by Napoleon led to revolts on Elba and his subsequent defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?
