the napoleonic era. i.) napoleon bonaparte a.general by age 26 b.great organizational skills...
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The Napoleonic Era
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I.) Napoleon Bonaparte
A. General by age 26B. Great organizational skillsC. Military/Political SmartsD. Married Josephine de
Beauharnais in 1796
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II.) Napoleonic Wars
A. Wars that France fought from 1796 to 1815B. Fought Austria, Sardinia, Italy, and Britain in Egypt
Outcome: Victories on the battlefield lead to rise of Napoleon’s popularity at home in France
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III.) Napoleon as Dictator
A. In 1799:
1. Directory lost support of
the French people
2. stages a coup d'état
B. Turn the government over to Napoleon 1. rules as dictator2. First Consul 3. new constitution
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IV.) Napoleon as First ConsulateThe Economy Government/
SocietyReligion
Napoleon’s Action
- Fair Tax Code- National Bank- Stabilized Currency- State Loans to businesses
-Officials appointed by merit-Corrupt officials fired-Created public schools (lycees)-Law Codes (Napoleonic Code)
-“Catholic” official faith of France- Church and State- Church lands remain w/France
Results of Napoleon’sActions
- Equal Taxation- Stable Economy
-Better officials-Equal opportunity-Public education
-Religious tolerance-Govt. control of church lands-Recognition of church influence
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V.) Napoleon Creates an Empire
A. In 1804 Napoleon declares himself Emperor
B. Goal: spread ideas of French Revolution
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C. Goal: build a French Empire across the world
Outcome: Creates largest empire in Europe since the Romans
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VI.) The Fall of NapoleonA. Napoleon's Empire Falls:
1. Britain:Battle of Trafalgar- 1805 Naval battle 1805
in which the British Navy lead by Horatio Nelson defeat French
2. Russia: Invasion of Russia- 1812 Russia uses the
“Scorched-Earth Policy” to defeat French
Outcome: Other countries begin to rise up against France
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E. Britain, Russia, Sweden, and Prussia join forces against him and invade France
Outcome: - April 1814 gives up throne- Sent to exile on island of Elba off coast of Italy
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VII.) Napoleon’s ComebackA. Louis XVIII returns to Paris to rule as King of France
1. Unpopular
B. Napoleon escapes March 1, 1815
1. Re-gains support of Paris, France and army
C. European allies came together to confront Napoleon
1. Battle of Waterloo- Napoleon defeated by allied forces
on June 15, 1815
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Outcome: - Napoleon shipped to St. Helena in S. Pacific
- Napoleon dies in 1821