WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A reluctant Alexander was forced at Tilsit to commit Russia to the boycott of British trade. Napoleon came very close to incorporating all of Europe into the system: by the 1807 Treaty of Tilsit, Russia and Prussia agreed to cooperate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because the British had an overwhelming superiority at sea, though, enforcing the system proved disastrous for Napoleon. His efforts to halt evasions of his blockade stretched French forces too thin, and ultimately provoked his calamitous invasion of Russia in 1812.

Detailed explanation-3: -The British responded with the Orders in Council of 1807 that forbade trade with France, its allies, or neutrals and instructed the Royal Navy to blockade French and allied ports.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 2 May 1808, the people of Madrid revolted against the French occupation, but they were quashed and many were killed.