Despotism means the excersize of absolute power especially in a cruel or opressive way.
Explanation:
By the mid-1700s, Great Britain had developed into a commercial and military powerhouse; meanwhile, the population rose dramatically in Britain's North American colonies. ... These new colonies also contributed to the rise in population in English America as many thousands of Europeans made their way to the colonies.
The main reason people in other European countries resisted Napoleon because they didn't want him to take over their country and because of Napoleon's mistakes
Im kinda stuck on this one.....but due to the " Empire " I believe its Imperialism. I hope this helps!! :D