WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was one important consequence of the Battle of Trafalgar?
A
Portugal became part of the French Empire
B
Napoleon conquered Russia
C
Napoleon gave up his plans of invading Britain
D
Napoleon became emperor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One important consequence of the Battle of Trafalgar was that it ended any hopes of a war on British soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Trafalgar was important because it established British naval supremacy for more than 100 years. The battle also shattered Napoleon’s plans to invade England.

Detailed explanation-3: -Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar ensured that Napoleon would never invade Britain. Nelson, hailed as the savior of his nation, was given a magnificent funeral in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. A column was erected to his memory in the newly named Trafalgar Square, and numerous streets were renamed in his honor.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Battle of Trafalgar took place on 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic War of the Third Coalition. It pitted Britain against Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Empire and Spain and ended in a resounding victory for the Brits.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why did Britain win at Trafalgar? The main reason why the British fleet won was the superior training and discipline of the crews. They had been at sea for years and most had been together in the same ship for at least two years. They knew their drills and worked as a team.

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