MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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the spread of liberalism
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the drain of Napoleon’s many wars
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laziness within his bureaucracy
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France’s strong economy
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Detailed explanation-1: -France’s weak economy and the drain of Napoleon’s many wars.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Invasion of Russia Napoleon’s most disastrous mistake of all came in 1812. Even though Alexander I had become Napoleon’s ally, the Russian czar refused to stop selling grain to Britain. In addition, the French and Russian rulers suspected each other of having competing designs on Poland.
Detailed explanation-4: -What are two major reasons that help explain the collapse of Napoleon’s empire? The survival of Great Britain and the force of nationalism.
Detailed explanation-5: -His Grand Empire had three parts: the French Empire, dependent states, and allied states. The dependent states were kingdoms that Napoleon’s relatives ruled, including Spain, Holland, Italy, and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw. The allied states were those Napoleon defeated and forced to join him in war against Britain.