In 1815, napoleon escaped from elba in order to

a) avenge his brother’s loss of the throne in spain.
b) lead his imperial troops in the battle of waterloo.
c) retake his power as emperor and retain the empire.
d) avenge his defeat at the hands of russia.

The correct answer is C) retake his power as emperor and retain the empire.

Napoleon escaped from his retirement in Elba island in 1815 in order to retake his power after the Congress of Vienna re-established the monarchical authority in France and Europe. On 20 March 1815 Napoleon entered in Paris and ruled as Emperor for a brief period known as the Hundred Days, from 20 March 1815 to 28 June 1815. He was overthrown after the defeat he suffered in the battle of Waterloo against the European powers united in the 7th coalition. After that event, he was exiled for the rest of his life to the Island of Saint Helena.

Napoleon wanted to Retake his power and retain his empire again that was the reason that in 1815 he escaped from Elba and that started his period of the ‘Hundred Days’.

Further Explanation:

Napoleon was sent to exile in Elba forcefully between the period of 1814-1815 for 9 months and 21 days. There he spent his time watching events unfold in France with Interest as the gathering of congress in Vienna gradually took place. Sir Neil Campbell escorted Napoleon to Elba and remained with him during performing his duties in Italy. According to the treaty of ‘Fontainebleau - of 1814’, French Empire stripped Napoleon of his powers but he was permitted to preserve his title of emperor. All members of the Napoleon’s family were prohibited to rule at any place during any period of time in France. This treaty also established Island Elba, where Napoleon was exiled. Napoleon escaped from Elba in year 1815 after he was separated from his wife and his son who were sent to Austria and the allowances guaranteed by the Fontainebleau treaty were also cut short. There were rumors that he will be sent to a remote island in Atlantic Ocean. Napoleon escaped from Elba in 1815.  Two days after his escape from Elba, He reached his regiment alone in his horse and he was in range of a clear gun-shot, He shouted on his soldiers that their King was back and they can kill him if they want to, to which the soldiers responded, ‘welcome back King Lord’ and from there he marched towards Paris with growing army to take back his lost position back again.  

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Napoleon’s Escape

Keywords – Napoleon, Napoleon’s Escape, Fontainebleau treaty, Elba, Escape, France, Paris, Austria, Atlantic Ocean.

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tax rate =9%

first find the the total tax she paid on the amount is equal to the 9% of $120 i.e,

now,

total amount paid by shalika = $120 +$10.8 = $130.8