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Napoleon BonaparteNapoleon Bonaparte1799-18151799-1815
• Napoleon took control of Egypt – Discovered the Rosetta stone
Napoleon’s Egyptian CampaignNapoleon’s Egyptian Campaign
PlebiscitePlebiscite– Popular vote done by ballot– voted for his policiesvoted for his policies
1802 Consul for lifeConsul for life
Napoleon’s Rise to PowerNapoleon’s Rise to Power
Napoleon ReformsNapoleon Reforms
Order, Security, and Efficiency Order, Security, and Efficiency
ReplacedReplaced
Liberty, Equality, and FraternityLiberty, Equality, and Fraternity
Napoleon’s Rise to PowerNapoleon’s Rise to Power
Crowned himself Crowned himself EmperorEmperor18041804
•Invited the PopeInvited the Pope•Took crown from PopeTook crown from Pope•Placed it on his own headPlaced it on his own head
What does this signify? – (remember What does this signify? – (remember Charlemagne)Charlemagne)
• Napoleonic CodeNapoleonic Code– New set of laws based on EnlightenmentNew set of laws based on Enlightenment– Women did lose a few rightsWomen did lose a few rights
• Made peace with Catholic ChurchMade peace with Catholic Church• Encourage new industryEncourage new industry• Built roads and canals for tradeBuilt roads and canals for trade• Public SchoolsPublic Schools• Opened jobs to all – MeritocrisyOpened jobs to all – Meritocrisy
Napoleon ReformsNapoleon Reforms
Napoleon’s EmpireNapoleon’s Empire
Annexed parts of Germany, Italy, Belgium, NetherlandsConquered in battleHalf of Prussia to form Grand Duchy of WarsawGrand Duchy of Warsaw (Poland)AlliancesDivorced his wife to marry Marie Louise of Austria
British Opposition to NapoleonBritish Opposition to Napoleon
• 1805 - Continental SystemContinental System
– No trade between the European continent and Great Britain
– Failed because European countries needed trade
Russia fails to agree with the Trade EmbargoTrade Embargo…Napoleon attacks Russia.
• Great Britain responded - BlockadesBlockades– British attacks on American ships still trading with France helped spark the
War of 1812 in the U.SWar of 1812 in the U.S.
Napoleon Attacks RussiaNapoleon Attacks Russia
Napoleon Attacks RussiaNapoleon Attacks Russia
Napoleon Attacks RussiaNapoleon Attacks Russia
Napoleon’s AbdicationNapoleon’s Abdication
Napoleon’s AbdicationNapoleon’s Abdication
Napoleon’s AbdicationNapoleon’s Abdication
100 Days100 Days
Battle of WaterlooBattle of WaterlooLoss to the British / Prussian forces at Waterloo, BelgiumLoss to the British / Prussian forces at Waterloo, Belgium
18151815
Napoleon’s LegacyNapoleon’s LegacyControversial historical figure
– Pros• Created Peace in FranceCreated Peace in France• Developed the EconomyDeveloped the Economy• Napoleonic CodeNapoleonic Code
– Cons• Absolute rulerAbsolute ruler• Ruled an empire with puppet kingsRuled an empire with puppet kings
Napoleon’s LegacyNapoleon’s LegacyControversial historical figure
– Pros• Created Peace in FranceCreated Peace in France• Developed the EconomyDeveloped the Economy• Napoleonic CodeNapoleonic Code
– Cons• Absolute ruler• Ruled an empire with puppet kings
Sold Louisiana Territory to the United United StatesStates
to help pay for wars in Europe
Austria, Great Britain, Prussia, and Russia sought to:
– Restore the Old RegimeRestore the Old Regime– Establish a balance of power and Peace in Establish a balance of power and Peace in
EuropeEurope– Principle of Principle of ““LegitimacyLegitimacy””
Results of the Results of the
Congress of ViennaCongress of Vienna
Results of the Results of the
Congress of ViennaCongress of Vienna