Question

The following statements, which are FALSE about the Continental System?

A) France was not impacted by the Continental System.
B) Allies of France were greatly impacted economically.
C) Great Britain suffered economically more than any other nation.
D) Russia remained a strong ally of the French despite economic trouble.

Answer 1

The Continental System impacted France and Great Britain in different ways, and Russia did not remain a strong ally of the French.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Continental System was a tactic used by Napoleon to economically strangle Britain by boycotting British goods in continental Europe. However, the statements that are FALSE about the Continental System are:

1. A) France was not impacted by the Continental System. Contrary to this statement, France was indeed impacted by the Continental System as it suffered economically due to the loss of British exports.
2. C) Great Britain suffered economically more than any other nation. This statement is false as Britain actually thrived during the Continental System by seizing the remains of the French Empire in the Caribbean and smuggling goods into Europe.
3. D) Russia remained a strong ally of the French despite economic trouble. This statement is also false. In reality, Russia turned away from the Continental System and imposed heavy taxes on French luxury goods, straining the alliance with Napoleon.