“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon’s Reforms “Plebiscite” – a vote Concordat – Catholic Church came back Napoleonic Code – “equality of all citizens before the law” and governs everyday life Continental System – Economic blockade of Great Britain “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon’s Wars “Peninsular War” (1807-1814) – war w/ Spain and Portugal “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon’s Wars Invasion of Russia (1812) – decimates Napoleon’s Army “Scorched Earth” campaign of Russia Battle of the Nations (1813) (at Leipzig) – Napoleon loses to “Quadruple Alliance” & forced to abdicate “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
Napoleon’s Wars “Waterloo” (June 18, 1815) – Try to avoid your Waterloo!!!! Sent 1/3 of troops in pursuit of Prussians. Failed to break enemy’s center (Prussians and Brits) & failed to support artillery. Abdicated throne on June 22, 1815.
The Congress of Vienna “Legitimacy” Concert of Europe (1815 - 1914) Restore hereditary monarchies Concert of Europe (1815 - 1914) – Austria, Prussia, Great Britain, and Russia, later France, wanted to prevent “Revolutions”
Chapter Four, “The Industrial Revolution” * (pg. 221) Inventions of the telegraph, anesthetic, and sewing machines. * Agriculture changes leading to more food (agriculture techniques & enclosure) … * James Watt … * Better iron … * Changes in labor & capital … * Climate favoring business … * Richard Arkwright … * John Kay’s flying shuttle … * Eli Whitney … * Canals & locomotives … * Industrialization spreads …