Aim : How did the geography of Europe influence the rise and fall of Napoleon? Do Now : Napoleon once stated, “Geography is destiny” What do you think Napoleon meant by this statement? Write down your interpretation of his quote. Wednesday – September 10, 2014 Mr. Lombardi
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Aim: How did the geography of Europe influence the rise and fall of Napoleon?
Do Now: Napoleon once stated,
“Geography is destiny”
What do you think Napoleon meant by this statement?
Write down your interpretation of his quote.
Wednesday – September 10, 2014 Mr. Lombardi
Geography Unit Exam• Wednesday, September 17: Thematic Essay• Thursday, September 18: Multiple Choice• Friday, September 19: Finish Thematic
Essay/Make Up Day
• Essays must be written in ink!• You cannot bring in an outline for this essay!• You will need a pencil for the multiple choice!
Vocabulary1. Napoleon Bonaparte: (1769-1821) Emperor of
France. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe.
2. Scorched Earth: a military strategy which involves destroying anything that might be useful to the enemy while advancing through or withdrawing from an area.
3. Congress of Vienna: Major European powers of met in Vienna, Austria to establish a plan of peace and to discuss the realignment of territorial borders after the defeat of Napoleon.
Activity• Read the handout, Napoleon’s Geographic
Conquests and Mistakes with a partner. – Alternate reading the paragraphs; one partner
reads while the other listens.– The student who is listening makes annotations
for their section.– Answer questions 1-4.
Napoleon’s Army in Russia
Summary
Instructions: Write a short story as if you were Napoleon retreating from Russia. – Describe in detail why you are in this situation and how