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Napoleonic Wars

Definition

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of major conflicts from 1803 to 1815 between Napoleon's French Empire and various European powers formed into several coalitions.

Related terms

French Revolution: An uprising in France from 1789 to 1799 that led to the end of the monarchy and rise of Napoleon.

Congress of Vienna: A conference between ambassadors from major powers in Europe that sought to settle political and territorial questions after the defeat of Napoleon in 1814-15.

Continental System: An economic policy implemented by Napoleon to cripple Britain's economy during the Napoleonic Wars.

"Napoleonic Wars" appears in:

Subjects (3)

AP European History
AP World History: Modern
Intro to Political Science

Study guides (3)

AP US History - 3.13 Continuity and Change in Period 3 (1754-1800)
AP US History - 4.4 America on the World Stage
AP US History - 4.14 Causation in Period 4, 1800-1848

Practice Questions (2)

How did the Napoleonic Wars most influence trade in the U.S.?
How might the War of 1812 have changed if Britain hadn't been preoccupied with Napoleonic Wars?

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