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Napoleon
world History
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History
9th Grade
01/18/2010

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Where was Napoleon born?
Definition
Corsica
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Describe the Napoleonic Complex
Definition

  1. Little (in height)
  2. Chip on shoulder
  3. Vengeful & angry nature
  4. Exaggerated sense of self (cocky & hubris)
  5. Desire to prove yourself
  6. Tendency to abuse power

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What was significant about Napoleon's childhood?
Definition
His mom always made him feel very special, and he went to a military academy
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What did Napoleon do that insulted the Catholic Church?
Definition
crowned himself king rather than have the Pope do it
Term
Napoleon created what kind of freedom?
Definition
religious
Term
What did Napoleon domestically create?
Definition
Napoleonic Codes
Term
Napoleon publicly expanded what?
Definition
education
Term
Despite complete power, what could Napoleon not control?
Definition
His wife
Term
What tragic military decision did Napoleon make?
Definition
invade Russia
Term
What system did Napoleon put in place that indirectly hurt France's economy?
Definition
Continental System
Term
Who mastered Napoleon's warfare?
Definition
Duke of Wellington
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At what battle did Great Britain defeat Napoleon?
Definition
Battle of Waterloo
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