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Aim: How did the geography of Napoleon’s empire influence his rise and fall? Do Now: Napoleon once stated- “Geography is destiny-Write down your interpretation of this quote (what do you think Napoleon meant by this statement?)

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Page 1: Aim: How did the geography of Napoleon’s empire influence his rise and fall? Do Now: Napoleon once stated- “Geography is destiny” -Write down your interpretation

Aim: How did the geography of Napoleon’s empire influence his rise and fall?

Do Now: Napoleon once stated- “Geography is

destiny”

-Write down your interpretation of this

quote (what do you think Napoleon meant by this

statement?)

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Vocabulary

• Napoleon Bonaparte: (1769-1821) Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe.

• Scorched Earth: a military strategy which involves destroying anything that might be useful to the enemy while advancing through or withdrawing from an area.

• Congress of Vienna: (1814-1815) Major European powers met in Vienna, Austria to establish a plan of peace and discuss the re-alignment of territorial borders after the defeat of Napoleon.

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Activity

• With your partner…– Read through the handout on Napoleon and

answer questions 1-4 together

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Napoleon’s Army in Russia

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Summary

Instructions: Write a short story as if you were Napoleon retreating in Russia – Describe in detail why you are in this situation and how

geography influenced your decision

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Thematic Essay Question

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Critical Thinking Questions:1. How was Napoleon able to maintain control

over his vast geographic empire?

2. How does Napoleon’s quote- “geography is destiny” reflect his actions?

3. How would you portray Napoleon?

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