Enlightenment to Revolution Hobbes – Absolute Monarchy Locke – Declaration of Rights of Man for an elected government Montesquieu – Separation of Powers in a Constitutional Monarchy Rousseau – Republic rules by popular sovereignty Voltaire – Empire - Enlightened Absolutism

Did Napoleon support the goals and ideals of the French Revolution? The Age of Napoleon 1799-1815 Essential Question: Did Napoleon support the goals and ideals of the French Revolution?

Early Years Rose quickly through the ranks of the French military Conquests during the French Revolution made him famous

“I realized that I was a superior being and conceived the ambition of performing great things, which hitherto had filled my thoughts only as a fantastic dream. I saw the world flee beneath me as if I were transported in air.” Napoleon Bonaparte Megalomania

Napoleon in Power Overthrew French Directory in a coup in 1799 Promised to restore order Early accomplishments: - Concordat w/Church - Bank of France - Civil Code Crowned emperor in 1804

Emperor Napoleon I

War Britain formed Third Coalition w/Russia and Austria to counter France Defeat of French navy at Trafalgar (1805) ended any possibility of a French invasion of Britain

HMS Victory

Opposition to Napoleon’s Rule Continental System failed, alienated allies Guerilla war in Spain drained resources further Nationalistic movements gained strength in Italy and Germany Fateful decision to invade Russia in 1812 sealed his fate

Defeat and Exile Forced to abdicate in 1814 French monarchy restored (Louis XVIII) BUT… Escaped from exile in 1815 and returned to France Final defeat came at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815

Learning Activity Support or Refute this prompt: “Napoleon supported the goals and ideals of the French Revolution.” Groups Examine quotes Discuss what you think it means Write and present your answer