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

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

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

  2. 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: Major European powers of the day met in Vienna, Austria to establish a plan of peace and discuss the realignment of territorial borders after the defeat of Napoleon

  3. Activity • With your partner… • Read through handout on Napoleon and answer questions 1-4 together

  4. Napoleon’s Army in Russia

  5. 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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