Question

introduction: match each key term with its definition.
invasion of russia
coup d’état
congress of vienna
nationalism
balance of power
a sudden overthrow of the
government
the event that led to napoleon’s
downfall
loyalty or devotion to one’s country
idea that countries are safest when
no one is more powerful than the rest
the peace conference that ended the
napoleonic wars

Explanation:

• "invasion of Russia" was a military campaign by Napoleon that ultimately contributed to his defeat, so it matches "the event that led to Napoleon’s downfall".
• "coup d’état" is defined as a sudden seizure of power to overthrow a government, matching "a sudden overthrow of the government".
• "Congress of Vienna" was a conference held after the Napoleonic Wars to restore peace and order in Europe, so it matches "the peace conference that ended the Napoleonic Wars".
• "nationalism" is the sense of loyalty and devotion to one's own country, matching "loyalty or devotion to one’s country".
• "balance of power" is the concept that stability in international relations is maintained when no single country is dominant, matching "idea that countries are safest when no one is more powerful than the rest".

Answer:

• invasion of Russia: the event that led to Napoleon’s downfall
• coup d’état: a sudden overthrow of the government
• Congress of Vienna: the peace conference that ended the Napoleonic Wars
• nationalism: loyalty or devotion to one’s country
• balance of power: idea that countries are safest when no one is more powerful than the rest