The Age of Napoleon
Napoleon’s Rise and Fall Inside of FranceOutside of FranceReasons for Fall Seized power in France, ruled as dictator Conquered other nations to build empire for France – Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium unable to defeat Great Britain Made many reforms, including Napoleonic Code and right for Catholics to worship as they pleased Made alliances with other countries to extend control Defeated by Russians and removed from control by Quadruple Alliance Respected and feared across Europe and around the world
Napoleon’s Rise and Fall Inside of FranceOutside of FranceReasons for Fall Influenced economy positively by building roads and canals, establishing central bank, controlling prices, and encouraging new businesses and industries Gave people in conquered territories the same rights and laws as the French