“I love power, as a musician loves his violin.” -Napoleon Bonaparte NAPOLEON Chapter 23 Sec. 3-4 “I love power, as a musician loves his violin.” -Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Short man of 5 feet Grew up learning military tactics Savior of the French Republic Defeated the First, Second, and Third Coalition

Napoleon 1803 – Sold Louisiana to USA Grasps powers – Had a series of victories during the French Revolution and quickly rose in rank Coup d’Etat – took control of the government through military force Napoleonic Code- a comprehensive system of civil laws that promoted uniformity, equality and order (his proudest achievement) 1803 – Sold Louisiana to USA

Napoleon’s Mistakes The Continental System Attempts to destroy England's economy Hurts France more than Britain Unable to keep countries from trading with England Never able to conquer England

*Napoleon’s Mistakes Invasion of Russia Invades Russia because they are selling grain to Britain Russians practice the “scorched-earth” policy The Russian winter wipes out Napoleon’s army Costs Napoleon over 400,000 soldiers and leads to his downfall

Napoleon’s First Fall Napoleon raises a new French army after Russia The inexperienced troops loose at Leipzig Never able to conquer Russia 1814 Napoleon is exiled to the island of Elba

Is this painting before or after the Russian Campaign?

Napoleon’s Second Fall Napoleon escapes from the Island of Elba He is welcomed by many French people who will join his army Napoleon becomes emperor once more The Grand Alliance led by the Duke of Wellington defeats Napoleon at Waterloo Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena

Napoleon After the Battle of Nations

Congress of Vienna After 25 years of war, the diplomats, attempted to devise a plan for lasting peace and surround France with strong countries

Congress of Vienna

Legacy Maintain balance of power in Europe

Legacy Required France to return territories conquered by Napoleon

Legacy Formed Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland

Legacy No major wars in Europe for a generation

Legacy Restored several old regimes to power

Congress of Vienna