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