Internet Exercises       If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.   Back to Exercise List     Napoleon and the International System The Napoleonic Wars Napoleon Internet Guide 1. What were some of the important characteristics of the French Revolution? 2. Why and in what ways did the French Revolution and its aftermath change the balance of power in Europe? 3. In what ways was Austria an important player in the saga of Napoleon? 4. Why was Napoleon unsuccessful in his bid to defeat Russia in 1812? Are there lessons here that are applicable to present-day wars? 5. Read some of the selections of Napoleon’s correspondence. What do they indicate about Napoleon as an individual? 6. How does Napoleon’s life represent the potential for one person to alter the course of history?