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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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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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Regents Prep - Geography
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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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