Warm Up – Stages of the French Revolution Napoleon Overthrows the Directory Named consul for life Radical Phase King Louis executed Robespierre takes power Reign of Terror Moderate Phase Tennis Court Oath Storming of the Bastille Constitution of 1791 limits the King’s power During what stage of the Revolution did Robespierre lead? 2. Why do you think the “radical phase” got that name?
Napoleon and The End of the French Revolution
The Revolution People turn against Robespierre’s Reign of Terror The Directory becomes the new government People lose confidence in government
Napoleon Military genius Stages a coup d'état in 1799 Names himself First Consul A plebiscite (vote by the people) approved his role
Military Feats Invades & attempt to colonize Egypt
Military Feats 2. Conquers Austria, Prussia, Portugal, & Spain
Military Feats 3. Attempts to unify Europe under French rule 4. Uses the Continental System to weaken England in war
Political Changes Napoleonic Code – simplifies laws for France Eliminates the Estate System Allows freedom of religion
Political Changes 4. Crowns himself emperor of France in 1804
Downfall Invasion of Russia in 1812 is a disaster
Downfall 2. Coalition of European powers defeats him 3. Exiled to island of Elba
Downfall 4. Escapes for 100 Days 5. Defeated again at Waterloo
Downfall 6. Exiled in prison on remote island of St. Helena