Question
what even led to Napoleon's downfall in 1815?
a. Battle of Waterloo
b. Battle of Jena
c. Battle of Austerlitz
d. Invasion of Russia
a. Battle of Waterloo
b. Battle of Jena
c. Battle of Austerlitz
d. Invasion of Russia
Answers
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The event that led to Napoleon's downfall in 1815 was primarily the **a. Battle of Waterloo**. This battle, fought on June 18, 1815, resulted in his final defeat, leading to his abdication and exile to Saint Helena.
The other options, while significant in their own right, did not directly culminate in his downfall in 1815:
- The **Battle of Jena** (1806) was a major victory for Napoleon earlier in his career.
- The **Battle of Austerlitz** (1805) was another significant victory that solidified his power in Europe.
- The **Invasion of Russia** (1812) was a disastrous campaign that significantly weakened his army and reputation, contributing to his eventual downfall but not directly in 1815.
Thus, the correct answer is **a. Battle of Waterloo**.
The other options, while significant in their own right, did not directly culminate in his downfall in 1815:
- The **Battle of Jena** (1806) was a major victory for Napoleon earlier in his career.
- The **Battle of Austerlitz** (1805) was another significant victory that solidified his power in Europe.
- The **Invasion of Russia** (1812) was a disastrous campaign that significantly weakened his army and reputation, contributing to his eventual downfall but not directly in 1815.
Thus, the correct answer is **a. Battle of Waterloo**.