Napoleon left France in a state of bankruptcy primarily due to the immense costs of his military campaigns across Europe, which drained the nation's finances. His ambitious expansionist policies, including the costly invasion of Russia in 1812, led to significant losses and resources being depleted. Additionally, the Continental System, aimed at weakening Britain through trade embargoes, backfired and further strained the economy. By the time of his abdication in 1814, France faced severe economic instability, high debt, and social unrest.
Napoleon was good for France. He established a national bank, built better roads, created public schools, pulled France out of bankruptcy and won many great battles.
Napoleon Bonaparte, who called himself Emperor Napoleon I, ruled France from 1804 until 1814.
After his 1815 defeat at the Battle of Waterloo he was sento exile on St. Helena in the South Atlantic.
NO. France got larger while Napoleon was in power and only shrunk after Napoleon was deposed in 1815.
France is a monument to Napoleon.
Napoleon Bonaparte's goal in France was to restore order to France after the Revolution.
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No. France did not revolt against Napoleon.
Napoleon was good for France. He established a national bank, built better roads, created public schools, pulled France out of bankruptcy and won many great battles.
Napoleon Bonaparte, who called himself Emperor Napoleon I, ruled France from 1804 until 1814.
After his 1815 defeat at the Battle of Waterloo he was sento exile on St. Helena in the South Atlantic.
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No, it is not illegal to call a pig Napoleon in France.
No, it is not illegal to name a pig Napoleon in France.
NO. France got larger while Napoleon was in power and only shrunk after Napoleon was deposed in 1815.
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France is a monument to Napoleon.