USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Napoleon’s empire collapsed because of
A
Napoleon’s greed and laziness within his bureaucracy.
B
the coalition of other European states and the force of nationalism.
C
the resentment of the clergy and the plotting of accountants.
D
France’s weak economy and the drain of Napoleon’s many wars.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Throughout the years of 1806 – 1814, a number of factors coalesced to result in Napoleon’s downfall. Significant causes of his downfall included the Continental Blockade, the Peninsular War, the Russian Campaign, and the direct role of Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nationalism was important to Napoleon. He needed to keep his citizens loyal to France so that he could stay in power and spread his country’s influence throughout Europe. Napoleon’s aggression, however, increased the nationalistic impulses in his enemies and those he conquered.

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