Waterloo and the Fall of Napoleon: Timeline & Chronology
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A worksheet focusing on the key events leading up to and following the Battle of Waterloo, designed to develop understanding of chronology and cause-and-effect in historical events.
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Waterloo and the Fall of Napoleon: Timeline & Chronology
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Timeline of Key Events Leading to and after the Battle of Waterloo
Event 1: Napoleon's Return from Exile In 1815, Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba and returned to France, rallying support for his bid to regain power.
Event 2: The Formation of the Seventh Coalition Several European powers formed a coalition to oppose Napoleon, leading to increased military preparations.
Event 3: The Battle of Ligny and Quatre Bras In June 1815, Napoleon fought the Battle of Ligny against the Prussians and the Battle of Quatre Bras against the Duke of Wellington, both strategic engagements before Waterloo.
Event 4: The Battle of Waterloo Fought on June 18, 1815, this decisive battle saw Napoleon’s forces defeated by the allied armies under Wellington and Blücher.
Event 5: Napoleon's Abdication and Exile Following his defeat, Napoleon abdicated and was exiled to Saint Helena, marking the end of his rule.
Compare the sequence of events and explain how each event contributed to the outcome at Waterloo.
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