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?
People turn against Robespierre’s Reign of Terror The Directory becomes the new government People lose confidence in government
Military genius Stages a coup d'état in 1799 Names himself First Consul A plebiscite (vote by the people) approved his role
Invades & attempt to colonize Egypt
2. Conquers Austria, Prussia, Portugal, & Spain
3. Attempts to unify Europe under French rule 4. Uses the Continental System to weaken England in war
Napoleonic Code – simplifies laws for France Eliminates the Estate System Allows freedom of religion
4. Crowns himself emperor of France in 1804
Invasion of Russia in 1812 is a disaster
2. Coalition of European powers defeats him 3. Exiled to island of Elba
4. Escapes for 100 Days 5. Defeated again at Waterloo
6. Exiled in prison on remote island of St. Helena