TURN IN CD PROJECTS XII/I/MMXI Finishing the Movie Transition You will turn in the two video guide sheets Transition Rise of Napoleon – Learning Stations Pick up Notes Packet from front chair – this will be used today and tomorrow TURN IN CD PROJECTS

The average chocolate bar has over six insect legs in it. Random Fact of the Day The average chocolate bar has over six insect legs in it.

BELLRINGER QUESTION 12/5/12 Write q & A Which of the following traits did Napoleon NOT possess? a. courage b. a brilliant military mind c. humility d. an ability to inspire others SOUNDTRACK PROJECTS DUE ON MONDAY Random Fact of the Day Porphyrophobia is the fear of the color purple.

Napoleon’s Empire Collapses Chapter 7 Section 4

End of the reign of terror REVIEW Robespierre’s reign over France would end when his followers betrayed him and sent him to the guillotine A new government was formed – a two house legislature and a five person executive called the directory

Rise of NapoleoN rEVIEW The Directory needed a strong general to command France’s armies They found one in Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon’s rising popularity would eventually take him to powerful heights

Introduction After setting up a large empire, Napoleon wondered what would happen after he died. He had the same issue as Henry VIII. Divorced, and remarried Marie Louise (Austria). In 1811, she gave birth to Napoleon II.

Napoleons’ Three Mistakes Napoleon’s desire for power led him to great heights, but it also led to his demise. The Continental System The Peninsular War The Invasion of Russia

The Continental System Supposed to make continental Europe self- sufficient. Napoleon also wanted to destroy Britain’s economy. Set up an unsuccessful blockade. Britain returns the favor, successfully.

The Peninsular War Napoleon sent an invasion force through Spain to get Portugal to accept the Continental System. The Spanish were upset. Napoleon removed the Spanish king and gave the throne to his brother. This inflamed Spain’s nationalistic feelings. Spanish guerillas, peasant fighters, fought French armies for six years.

The Invasion of Russia Russia refused to stop selling grain to Britain. Napoleon decides to invade his ally, Russia. As Napoleon advanced, Alexander I pulled back his troops practicing a scorched-earth policy. Napoleon decided to retreat in October. Russia attacked the French army. Napoleon lost 410,000 soldiers in less than 6 months.

Napoleon’s Downfall Britain, Russia, Prussia, Sweden and even Austria, were quick to attack Napoleon while he was weak. All the main European powers were now at war with France. Prussian and Russian troops attacked the French capital. Napoleon’s generals refused to fight. 1814 – Napoleon surrendered and gave up his throne. He was exiled to Elba.

Napoleon Returns Louis XVI’s brother, Louis XVIII, took over. Unpopular, suspected to undo the reforms Napoleon escapes from Elba and volunteers quickly join his army. Within days, he was the emperor, again.

Napoleon Returns 1815 - His army attacks the British at Waterloo. British were led by the Duke of Wellington. Sir Arthur Wellesley British and Prussia defeat Napoleon.

Hundred Days This defeat ended Napoleon’s last bid for power, called the Hundred Days. The British shipped Napoleon to St. Helena, an island in the South Atlantic. Lived in exile for six years where he died. Napoleon’s defeat opened the door for the freed European countries to establish a new order.