1. Do Now: Napoleon once stated- “Geography is destiny”
Aim: How did the geography of Napoleon’s empire influence his rise and fall?
Do Now: Napoleon once stated- “Geography is destiny”
-Write down your interpretation of this quote (what do you think Napoleon meant by this statement?)

2. Vocabulary
Napoleon Bonaparte: ( ) Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe.
Scorched Earth: a military strategy which involves destroying anything that might be useful to the enemy while advancing through or withdrawing from an area.
Congress of Vienna: ( ) Major European powers met in Vienna, Austria to establish a plan of peace and discuss the re-alignment of territorial borders after the defeat of Napoleon.

4. Activity With your partner…
Read through the handout on Napoleon and answer questions 1-4 together

5. Napoleon’s Army in Russia

6. Summary
Instructions: Write a short story as if you were Napoleon retreating in Russia
Describe in detail why you are in this situation and how geography influenced your decision

7. Thematic Essay Question

8. Regents Prep - Geography

9. Critical Thinking Questions:
How was Napoleon able to maintain control over his vast geographic empire?
How does Napoleon’s quote- “geography is destiny” reflect his actions?
How would you portray Napoleon?