Asked by Katelin Neitzschman on Sep 24, 2024

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Napoleon abdicated the throne in April 1814 and then

A) committed suicide by poison.
B) was jailed by the British.
C) was executed by the Russians.
D) was exiled to the island of St.Helena in the middle of the Atlantic,together with his second wife and his son.
E) was exiled to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy.

Abdicated

The act of formally relinquishing authority and throne, typically by a monarch.

St. Helena

A remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled and died after his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.

Elba

An island in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, famous as the first place of exile for Napoleon Bonaparte in 1814.

  • Study Napoleon's fall from power, including his abdication and exile.
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Faith Muthoniabout 6 hours ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba after his forced abdication in April 1814. This was part of the Treaty of Fontainebleau, and he was allowed to keep the title of Emperor.