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Napoleon’s Early Career
Part A – Read “The Battle of Waterloo” from the beginning of chapter 4.
1. George endured some terrible events during the Battle of Waterloo. In your opinion which
event was the most terrible?
2. Soldiers often react automatically during a battle because of their training. What would
happen if they paused to think about what they are doing?
Part B –
3. How was Napoleon in an ideal position to benefit from the uncertainty of the French
Revolution?
4. How did Napoleon bring positive changes to many countries?
5. What branch of the army did Napoleon enter? What qualities made him such a good officer?
6. What French city did Napoleon recapture from anti-revolutionary forces? What other event
led to Napoleon getting command of the French army fighting in Italy?
7. Was Josephine Bonaparte initially impressed with Napoleon? Name two reasons why she
married Napoleon? Why did they later divorce?
8. How did the Napoleon pay for his army’s campaign in Italy? How did he personally profit
from this?
9. Why did Napoleon want to invade Egypt? Why did the French government let him?
10. What was the result of the Egyptian campaign for France’s army and navy?
Part C –
Throughout Napoleon’s early career, many events occurred that resulted in professional and
personal opportunities. Display five events along with the opportunities in a chart form. Use the
form on the back to complete this.
Napoleon at school
For each event outlined on the box on the left, explain the opportunity
provided.
1793 Event
Opportunity
1795 Event
Opportunity
1796 Event
Opportunity
1796 Event
Opportunity
1798 Event
Opportunity