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Mapping Napoleon's Empire at Its Height (1812)

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The complicated political history of Europe becomes apparent as young historians create a map of the borders of France when Napoleon's Empire was a its height in 1812.

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Instructional Ideas
  • After class members have displayed their maps, overlay a map of France before the revolution with a map of the empire in 1812, and with a current map
Classroom Considerations
  • No outline map of France is included nor is the textbook referenced identified; however, such maps are readily available on the internet
Pros
  • Learners must read the directions very carefully to successfully complete the assignment
Cons
  • None