Question
1. Why did Napoleon's alliance with England
disintegrate?
2. What were the results of the Battle of
Austerlitz?
3. What was the Peninsular War?
4. In what way was it a victory for Napo-
leon?
5. In what way was it a continual distraction
for him?
6. Define: guerrilla warfare --
7. What was the Continental System?
8. How was the Continental System sup-
posed to allow Napoleon the ability to invade
Britain?
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disintegrate?
2. What were the results of the Battle of
Austerlitz?
3. What was the Peninsular War?
4. In what way was it a victory for Napo-
leon?
5. In what way was it a continual distraction
for him?
6. Define: guerrilla warfare --
7. What was the Continental System?
8. How was the Continental System sup-
posed to allow Napoleon the ability to invade
Britain?
in short responses
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1. Napoleon's alliance with England disintegrated primarily due to conflicting interests and Britain's resistance to French domination in Europe. The two powers had opposing economic and political goals, ultimately leading to the resumption of hostilities.
2. The Battle of Austerlitz, often regarded as Napoleon's greatest victory, resulted in a decisive defeat for the Russo-Austrian forces. This solidified French dominance in Europe, leading to the Treaty of Pressburg and the dissolution of the Third Coalition against France.
3. The Peninsular War (1808-1814) was a military conflict between Napoleon's French Empire and the allied powers of Spain, Portugal, and Britain, primarily fought in the Iberian Peninsula. It began after Napoleon attempted to install his brother Joseph Bonaparte as king of Spain.
4. The Peninsular War was a victory for Napoleon in that he initially secured control over Spain by installing a friendly regime, thus expanding his influence in the region.
5. It became a continual distraction for Napoleon because the war drained resources and troops, diverted attention from his main campaigns in Europe, and fueled widespread resistance through guerrilla tactics by Spanish partisans.
6. Guerrilla warfare is a form of irregular warfare in which small groups use tactics such as ambushes, sabotage, and raids to fight larger, conventional forces, often relying on the support of local populations.
7. The Continental System was an economic blockade initiated by Napoleon in 1806 aimed at weakening Britain by prohibiting European nations from trading with the British, thereby attempting to undermine its economy.
8. The Continental System was supposed to allow Napoleon to invade Britain by crippling its economy and restricting its trade, thus making Britain vulnerable and less able to sustain a military response. However, it ultimately backfired and caused widespread economic hardship in Europe and resentment against France.
2. The Battle of Austerlitz, often regarded as Napoleon's greatest victory, resulted in a decisive defeat for the Russo-Austrian forces. This solidified French dominance in Europe, leading to the Treaty of Pressburg and the dissolution of the Third Coalition against France.
3. The Peninsular War (1808-1814) was a military conflict between Napoleon's French Empire and the allied powers of Spain, Portugal, and Britain, primarily fought in the Iberian Peninsula. It began after Napoleon attempted to install his brother Joseph Bonaparte as king of Spain.
4. The Peninsular War was a victory for Napoleon in that he initially secured control over Spain by installing a friendly regime, thus expanding his influence in the region.
5. It became a continual distraction for Napoleon because the war drained resources and troops, diverted attention from his main campaigns in Europe, and fueled widespread resistance through guerrilla tactics by Spanish partisans.
6. Guerrilla warfare is a form of irregular warfare in which small groups use tactics such as ambushes, sabotage, and raids to fight larger, conventional forces, often relying on the support of local populations.
7. The Continental System was an economic blockade initiated by Napoleon in 1806 aimed at weakening Britain by prohibiting European nations from trading with the British, thereby attempting to undermine its economy.
8. The Continental System was supposed to allow Napoleon to invade Britain by crippling its economy and restricting its trade, thus making Britain vulnerable and less able to sustain a military response. However, it ultimately backfired and caused widespread economic hardship in Europe and resentment against France.