Bell Work: Vocabulary coup d'état Napoleonic Code

Bell Work: Vocabulary guerrilla scorched-earth policy

Hero of the Hour – October 1795 defended the National Convention “savior of republic” made general of army

1796 – led army: against Austria & Sardinia had many victories attacked Mamluk-held Egypt ▪ to promote trade, but lost

Coup d'état – November 1799 “blow to the state” Napoleon (w/army)▪ seized power & declared dictator

▪ Still fighting Austria!▪And Prussia ▪And Great Britain

Meanwhile, in France, “Bony” restored order constitution strong central gov’t national banking system lycées “concordat” Napoleonic Code▪ stopped injustices▪ limited liberty▪ restored slavery in Caribbean (huh??!!)

Invaded Egypt, 1798

conquered Mamluks in 3 months pursued by British navy

under Admiral Horatio Nelson British burned French navy – Napoleon

strandedslipped back to France & pretended to be

hero

(1805, scene 8 and scene 11)

Developed plan to conquer world tried to re-conquer Haiti, 1801▪ 20,000 troops died of yellow fever▪ abandoned New World ▪ sold Louisiana Territory to USA, 1803▪made money for European conquests▪angered Britain

Crowned Emperor December 2, 1804 scandalous event!

Battle of Austerlitz: Austria – Dec. 2, 1805 ingenious plans; unpredictable▪ invited attack▪ split opposition▪ (WH PPT, Battle of Austerlitz)

Battle of Trafalgar: Oct. 21, 1805 on sea near Gibraltar only defeat as Emperor vs. Lord Nelson superior British navy▪ (Bony couldn’t compete!)

(1805, scene 21)

Conquest of Spain, 1808 brother made emperor troops were ruthless devastated Spain (see Goya’s paintings) attacked Portugal; failed to conquer

Mistakes (overconfident? cocky?)Russia

Duped by Czar Overcome by weather Lost 97.5% of troops (412,000!)

Waterloo, 1815 Final battle Tactical errors

Exiled twice: Elba – March 1815

escaped & reorganized

St. Helena – Oct. 1815

died in exile – 1821 arsenic in blood system (?)

why not executed?