aim: how did the geography of napoleon’s empire influence his rise and fall? do now: napoleon once...

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?)

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.

Activity

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

answer questions 1-4 together

Napoleon’s Army in Russia

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

Thematic Essay Question

Regents Prep - Geography

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?