The settlements at Tilsit gave Napoleon time to organize his empire. One of his major objectives became enforcing the Continental System against the British. He decided to focus his attention on the Kingdom of Portugal, which consistently violated his trade prohibitions. After defeat in the War of the Oranges in 1801, Portugal adopted a double-sided policy. At first, John VI agreed to close his ports to British trade. The situation changed dramatically after the Franco-Spanish defeat at Trafalgar; John grew bolder and officially resumed diplomatic and trade relations with Britain. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where did the agreements that gave Napoleon time to structure his empire take place? ANS1 Tilsit QSN2 One of Napoleon's primary goals was to enforce the Continental System against whom? ANS2 the British QSN3 Napoleon chose to focus his attention on which country that flouted his trade restrictions? ANS3 the Kingdom of Portugal QSN4 In what year did Portugal experience defeat in the War of the Oranges? ANS4 1801 QSN5 After the Franco-Spanish loss at Trafalgar, John VI resumed relations with what nation? ANS5 Britain