a2 european history france 1786-1830 revolution, empire and restoration
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A2 European History
France 1786-1830Revolution, Empire and
Restoration
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Topic Outline
Overview of Napoleon
The Consulate –Who held the power?
Did Napoleon set up a Dictatorship?
Who gained the most from the Concordat?
What was the impact of military victory on Napoleon's power?
Why was it so easy to establish an Empire by 1804?
AssessmentEssayIn the years 1799-1804, Napoleon claimed to be doing no more than restoring a necessary order to France. He was really establishing his own dictatorship there.How far do you Agree?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804
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ObjectivesTo be introduced to Napoleon the man!
To investigate the character of Napoleon
To start to see changes in his character and appearance over time
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Overview of Napoleon
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Using the chapter Napoleon an introduction Draw a Napoleon from 1800, label his physical and mental characteristicsDraw another napoleon from 1810 onwards labeling the same areas
How has Napoleon changed over this time?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Overview of Napoleon
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Using the chapter list the historical debates that surround Napoleon?
1800
1810
You are pleased to see that Napoleon has taken power during the Coup of Brumaire,
As one of his close advisers outline
his five immediate priorities his five long term priorities
as Ruler of France.
You have 10 minutes to complete this in your groups.
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ObjectivesTo find examples of methods of consolidation
To investigate different source material
To evaluate methods used
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804How did Napoleon consolidate his position of
power in France
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Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four
You will be working in groups of three and four
There are four possible source areas for you to visit
Individually you can only visit one area for 20 minutes
You will have time to feedback your findings
You can then chose one area to return to if needed
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804
How did Napoleon consolidate his position of power in France
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The four areas are1.Textbooks2.Andrina Stiles Napoleon books3.Collection of further books on Napoleon4.ICT
Plan who will visit which area and why
Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804
How did Napoleon consolidate his position of power in France?
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Areas Examples of methods found Evaluation of methods
France in Revolution
Europe
textbooks
Collection of further books on Napoleon
ICT
ObjectivesTo investigate the set up of the Consulate
To understand the workings of the Consulate
To assess the level of power gained by Napoleon
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804The Consulate –Who held the power?
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Complete the table that made up the workings of the ConsulateReview this table –Who holds the power in France under this system?How far has Napoleon consolidated his position?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Did Napoleon set up a Dictatorship?
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Investigate – What was the role of the Prefects and how did they aid Napoleon in strengthening his position?Find three different types of honours that Napoleon conferred on his supporters. How might this have strengthened his position?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Did Napoleon set up a Dictatorship?
(Who benefited most from the Concordat?)
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The signing of the Concordat between Napoleon and the Holy
See1801
Read the information on religious reforms
What was the aim behind these reforms?
What was the Concordat and how did it benefit Napoleon?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Did Napoleon set up a Dictatorship?
(Who benefited most from the Concordat?)
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Looking at these three areas, The
Constitution, Prefects and Religion.
Do you believe that Napoleon was
starting to set up a Dictatorship?
ObjectivesTo investigate napoleon’s early campaigns and their impact on his position
To discover the extent of Napoleon's victories between 1800 and 1807
To assess the impact of these victories on Napoleon’s France
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804What was the impact of military victory on
Napoleon's power?
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Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804What was the impact of military victory on
Napoleon's power?Early Campaigns
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Read the information on the campaigns in Italy and EgyptFor each one briefly explainWhat the aim was behind the campaign?Was this achieved?To what extent would you or Napoleon consider this campaign to be a success?
Taking both together, How do you feel these early campaigns aided the development of Napoleon’s power?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804What was the impact of military victory on
Napoleon's power?The Wars of the Consulate and Early Empire
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Read the information on these campaignsAnswer both questions at the start of the chapter (Stiles)
Review all the military campaigns and answer the key question –
What was the impact of military victory on Napoleon’s power?
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Why was it so easy to establish an Empire by
1804?
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Napoleon’s Coronation December 1804
Napoleon places the crown on his own head!
ObjectivesTo review the topic
To find 5 reasons to explain why it was ‘easy’
To plan and prepare to answer the essay question
Part Five The Triumph of Napoleon 1799-1804Why was it so easy to establish an Empire by
1804?
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EssayIn the years 1799-1804, Napoleon claimed to be doing no more than restoring a necessary order to France. He was really establishing his own dictatorship there.How far do you Agree?
In groups of four review all your notes on the topicLook to find five reasons that explain why it was easy for Napoleon to establish an EmpirePrioritise these reasons and prepare to feedback your top reason