Why did Napoleon design a blockade in 1806?
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Why did Napoleon design a blockade in 1806?
Napoleon's Rise to Power:
In the early 1800s, Napoleon Bonaparte ruled as emperor of France and waged war against almost every other European nation. His battlefield brilliance meant that he lost just a handful of conflicts despite his long list of enemies.
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View this answerNapoleon designed a blockade called the Continental System in 1806 in order to prevent shipping from enriching his most powerful foe, Great Britain. ...
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