Napoleon's Military Campaigns

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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?

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?

Russia

Spain

Prussia

Austria (correct)

At which battle did the allies deal a severe defeat to Napoleon's army in October of 1813?

Battle of Leipzig Signup and view all the answers

Under the Treaty of Fontainebleau, what did Napoleon agree to in exchange for his abdication?

Tiny kingdom of Elba Signup and view all the answers

What caused Napoleon's return to the mainland from Elba?

His desire to reform the government and stimulate the economy Signup and view all the answers

What led to Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815?

Defeat of his broken forces in 1814 Signup and view all the answers

Why was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?

Defeat at the Battle of Waterloo Signup and view all the answers

What event marked Napoleon's brief return to power in 1815?

His escape from island exile and return to Paris Signup and view all the answers

What action by Napoleon led to revolts on Elba and his subsequent defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?

Pocketing much of the money from the mines and increasing land taxes on Elba Signup and view all the answers

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What event prompted Prussia to declare war on France in December of 1812?

Who arrived in Spain to lead the Spanish rebels against French control in Iberia?

Which country joined the anti-French coalition in August of 1813 after negotiations broke down between Napoleon and Metternich?

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?

What caused Napoleon's return to the mainland from Elba?

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?

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?

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