Napoleon Builds an Empire

1803: Napoleon sells Louisiana to the United States for 15 million dollars “The sale assures forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a rival who, sooner or later, will humble her pride.” Napoleon Napoleon gives up idea of controlling the “new world” and focuses on building a European Empire

Emperor Napoleon 1804 Napoleon declares himself emperor Voters support this Napoleon rule collapses in 1815

Conquering Europe Napoleon won victories against Austria, Prussia, Switzerland & Italy Countries signed peace treaties with France He turned his attention towards England

Battle of Trafalgar 1805 Napoleon lost only one major battle Naval defeat to the British Importance: Destroyed French Naval Fleet & assured Britain’s supremacy at sea

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The French Empire in 1810 Huge, but unstable Large empires are difficult to control Included most of continental Europe either through direct control or alliances

Napoleon’s Empire: Huge but UNSTABLE

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