French Consulate (1799-1804) Fourth New Constitution Three-man governing board Napoleon made “First Consul” 1800 – Napoleon orders Spain … 1802 – Napoleon becomes … Fourth New Constitution
“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon’s Reforms “Plebiscite” – a vote Concordat – Catholic Church came back Napoleonic Code – “equality of all citizens before the law” and governs everyday life Continental System – Economic blockade of Great Britain “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon’s Wars, 1804-1812 “Peninsular War” (1807-1814) – war w/ Spain and Portugal “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon Video (1) What military innovations does he use? (2) What characteristics stand out about Napoleon? (3) What interests you about the video? “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
“Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814 Napoleon’s Wars Invasion of Russia (1812) – decimates Napoleon’s Army “Scorched Earth” campaign of Russia Battle of the Nations (1813) (at Leipzig) – Napoleon loses to “Quadruple Alliance” & forced to abdicate “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
Napoleon’s Wars “Waterloo” (June 18, 1815) – Try to avoid your Waterloo!!!! Sent 1/3 of troops in pursuit of Prussians. Failed to break enemy’s center (Prussians and Brits) & failed to support artillery. Abdicated throne on June 22, 1815.
St. Helena
Pages 211 at “Napoleon Falls from Power” to 213 (1) What is Napoleon’s legacy? (2) How does Europe change after the Napoleonic Wars? “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
The Congress of Vienna “Legitimacy” Concert of Europe (1815 - 1914) Restore hereditary monarchies Concert of Europe (1815 - 1914) – Austria, Prussia, Great Britain, and Russia, later France, wanted to prevent “Revolutions”