Consider the following statements Napoleon Bonaparte 1. In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France. 2. He was finally defeated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Which of the above is/are correct? 

Consider the following statements Napoleon Bonaparte 1. In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France. 2. He was finally defeated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Which of the above is/are correct?  Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Both 1 and 2

• In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• He set out to conquer neighbouring European countries, dispossessing dynasties and creating kingdoms where he placed members of his family.
• Napoleon saw his role as a moderniser of Europe. He introduced many laws such as the protection of private property and a uniform system of weights and measures provided by the decimal system.
• He was finally defeated at Waterloo in 1815. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Many of his measures that carried the revolutionary ideas of liberty and modern laws to other parts of Europe had an impact on people long after Napoleon had left.