Hoping to extend the Continental System, Napoleon invaded Iberia and declared his brother Joseph the King of Spain in 1808. The Spanish and the Portuguese revolted with British support. The Peninsular War lasted six years, noted for its brutal guerrilla warfare, and culminated in an Allied victory. Fighting also erupted in Central Europe, as the Austrians launched another attack against the French in 1809. Napoleon defeated them at the Battle of Wagram, dissolving the Fifth Coalition formed against France. By 1811, Napoleon ruled over 70 million people across an empire that had domination in Europe, which had not witnessed this level of political consolidation since the days of the Roman Empire. He maintained his strategic status through a series of alliances and family appointments. He created a new aristocracy in France while allowing the return of nobles who had been forced into exile by the Revolution. COUNT 10
QSN1 What country did Napoleon invade to extend the Continental System? ANS1 Iberia QSN2 How long did the Peninsular War last? ANS2 six years QSN3 With what victory did Napoleon dissolve the Fifth Coalition against France? ANS3 Battle of Wagram QSN4 How many people did Napoleon rule by 1811? ANS4 over 70 million QSN5 When, before Napoleon, had Europe last seen the same level of political consolidation? ANS5 the Roman Empire QSN6 What region did Napoleon invade in an effort to extend the Continental System? ANS6 Iberia QSN7 Who did Napoleon declare King of Spain in 1808? ANS7 his brother Joseph QSN8 How long did the Peninsular War last? ANS8 six years QSN9 Napoleon's victory at which battle resulted in the destruction of the Fifth Coalition? ANS9 the Battle of Wagram QSN10 By 1811, what was the population of Napoleon's Empire? ANS10 over 70 million people