In an attempt to gain increased support from Polish nationalists and patriots, Napoleon termed the war the Second Polish War—the First Polish War had been the Bar Confederation uprising by Polish nobles against Russia in 1768. Polish patriots wanted the Russian part of Poland to be joined with the Duchy of Warsaw and an independent Poland created. This was rejected by Napoleon, who stated he had promised his ally Austria this would not happen. Napoleon refused to manumit the Russian serfs because of concerns this might provoke a reaction in his army's rear. The serfs later committed atrocities against French soldiers during France's retreat. COUNT 5
QSN1 What did Napoleon name the war with Russia in an effort to garner support from Poland? ANS1 the Second Polish War QSN2 What was the name of the 1768 war that involved the Bar Confederation uprising against Russia? ANS2 the First Polish War QSN3 Polish nationalists wanted Russian territories in Poland to be joined with which national entity? ANS3 the Duchy of Warsaw QSN4 Napoleon rejected Polish demands for an independent state because of prior promises to which ally? ANS4 Austria QSN5 During France's retreat, atrocities were committed against French soldiers by which Russian subjects? ANS5 serfs