The Aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo Quiz
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Who commanded the Anglo-allied army marching on Paris after the Battle of Waterloo?

  • Napoleon
  • Prince Blücher
  • Louis XVIII
  • Duke of Wellington (correct)
  • What was the stance of the French Provisional Government after Napoleon's abdication?

  • They sought support from the French Parliament for a second restoration of Louis XVIII
  • They recognized Napoleon's son as his successor
  • They declared war on the Seventh Coalition
  • The casus belli was ended, and the Seventh Coalition had no reason to continue its armed invasion of France (correct)
  • What was the position of the two coalition commanders regarding Napoleon's absence?

  • They wanted to negotiate peace with Napoleon's appointed successor
  • They were determined to capture Napoleon's son
  • They aimed to reinstate Louis XVIII
  • They believed that without Napoleon in person, the war should end (correct)
  • Why did the Provisional Government assert that the Seventh Coalition had no reason to continue its armed invasion of France?

    <p>Napoleon had abdicated and his son was not recognized as his successor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the politics behind the Provisional Government's stance?

    <p>A majority in the French Parliament and Government did not want a second restoration of Louis XVIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

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