By: Alborz Alimadadi and Abhi Dubal Napoleon III By: Alborz Alimadadi and Abhi Dubal

The Second Republic Through many troubles Napoleon finally made himself known. Understood popular forces in his days. Rveries Politiques French people elected him as president. Had majority of votes. Dismissed National Assembly to become president for ten years (dictatorial powers) Leads to his empire.

The Second Empire Napoleon’s empire was authoritarian. Controlled armed forces, police, and civil service. Legislative Corps Gave an appearance of a representative government. Male suffrage

Domestic Policies Napoleon used resources of government. Stimulate national economy and industrial growth. Created railroads, harbors, roads, and canals. Healthier working class. Reconstructed Paris and other cities. Broadened boulevards, buildings, circular plazas, public squares, underground sewage system, and a new water supply. Easier for troops to move through the city to put down revolts. Reduced opposition by allowing trade unions and granting rights to strike.

Foreign Policies Mexican Adventure Crimean War Napoleon wanted to dominate Mexican markets. Protect Britain and Spain Troops withdrew and Archduke Maximillian emperor of Mexico. Had to surrender to liberal Mexican forces. Crimean War Alliance with Great Britain and stopped Russian expansion towards Mediterranean. Broke Concert of Europe. Many soldiers died. Cholera Florence Nightingale Advocated sanitation

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