Question

1. what started the peninsular war? *

• napoleon’s invasion of russia
• napoleon’s attempt to enforce the continental system in russia
• napoleon’s attempt to enforce the continental system in portugal
• the assassination of a french diplomat in portugal

1. napoleon sent troops through what country to get to portugal? *

• italy
• spain
• germany
• switzerland

1. vocabulary what is line infantry warfare? *

• a strategy where soldiers fight individually and independently
• a tactic where soldiers form long lines to maximize firepower
• a method of using heavily fortified positions and trenches
• a form of warfare focusing on ambushing and then hiding

Explanation:

Question 4

The Peninsular War was started when Napoleon tried to enforce the Continental System (a trade blockade against Britain) in Portugal. Portugal refused to comply, so Napoleon attempted to enforce it, leading to the war. Napoleon's invasion of Russia was later, the attempt in Russia is not related to the Peninsular War's start, and the assassination of a French diplomat in Portugal is not the cause.

To reach Portugal, Napoleon sent troops through Spain. Italy, Germany, and Switzerland are not the countries through which French troops would pass to get to Portugal geographically and historically.

Line infantry warfare is a tactic where soldiers form long lines (linear formations) to maximize their firepower, as this allowed for coordinated shooting and better use of muskets. Fighting individually, using trenches (more associated with later warfare like WWI), or ambushing/hiding do not define line infantry warfare.

Answer:

C. Napoleon's attempt to enforce the Continental System in Portugal

Question 5