What were the Napoleonic Wars?
Q: What were the Napoleonic Wars?
A: The Napoleonic Wars were a series of wars fought during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte over France, beginning after the French Revolution ended and Napoleon became powerful in 1799.
Q: When did they start?
A: War began between the United Kingdom and France in 1803 when the Treaty of Amiens ended.
Q: How did these wars change European military systems?
A: These wars changed European military systems by making cannons lighter and faster, as well as making armies larger with better food and supplies due to compulsory conscription.
Q: How long did they last?
A: The Napoleonic Wars lasted from 20 April 1792 until 20 November 1815.
Q: Who was on each side of this conflict?
A: On one side was the First Empire of France, Kingdom of Italy, and others; while on the other side was Great Britain, Prussia, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Sicily, and others.
Q: What caused them to end?
A: The Napoleonic Wars ended with the Second Treaty of Paris on 20 November 1815 following Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
Q: Who came back into power after their conclusion?
A: After their conclusion, the Bourbon Dynasty regained power in France again.
