Napoleon’s Downfall
I. The Downfall ____________________
A. Great Britain remained Napoleon’s greatest challenge
1. Battle of Trafalgar – __________________________
2. Continental System
a. _______________________________________
b. caused economic depression in Europe
B. The Peninsular War – Spanish and British troops _______________
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C. Invasion of Russia
1. Russians used ______________________________
2. Napoleon’s army unprepared for harsh winters
D. Napoleon acknowledged defeat
1. Napoleon gave up the throne and was __________________
___________________________
2. Replaced by Louis _______________
E. Return of Napoleon (100 Days)
1. He escaped Elba, returned to _____________ and was defeated at the
battle of __________________
2. His return only lasted _________________
3. He was exiled again to the island of _______________ where he died
after ______________
II. Congress of Vienna ________________
A. __________________________________________ met to restore order and
stability in Europe
B. __________________________________ accomplished three goals
1. Restore a balance of power among nations
2. Restore royal families to their thrones
3. Prevent future French aggression
C. King Louis XVIII ruled France as a _____________________________
D. New countries created to prevent future wars