Spreading the Revolution to the rest of Western Civilization. Unit II: Lesson #3 Spreading the Revolution to the rest of Western Civilization.

Unit II: Lesson #3 France becomes an Empire For five years after the Coup d’Etat, Napoleon rules as a dictatorial “First Consul.” He allows the “émigrés” to return if they swear an oath of good behavior. He restores relations with the Vatican and gets the Pope on his side. He asks for a “Plebiscite” from the people about making himself monarch (but not king.) He is crowned “Emperor of the French” in 1804

Unit II: Lesson #3 II. France exports the revolution Napoleon reforms the interior workings of France, reorganizing departments and assigning “prefects” according to talent. Wherever the French Army arrived and absorbed countries, the “Code Napoleon” was established. Dissolving Feudalism Metric System Offices open to talent Equality, liberty and brotherhood….sort of.

Unit II: Lesson #3 II. France exports the revolution (cont’d) C. To the populations of these conquered nations he is feared and then applauded for stripping out the old establishment and replacing it with the new and modern form of citizenship…..sort of. D. He redraws the map of Europe as a rationale logical set of boundaries based on culture, language and history. E. He unites them in a way they had never been allowed to be before.

An Example of Europe Before Napoleon

Europe After Napoleon

Unit II: Lesson #3 III. The “Seed of Nationalism” pushes back on the Empire. After the debacle in Russia, in which most conquered states were required to supply troops, resentment and nationalism grew in these states. As times worsened, the hypocrisy of the Code Napoleon caused unrest in many countries. As the Russians pushed into Europe, nations rose in revolt and switched sides, freeing themselves of foreign influence.

Unit II: Lesson #3 III. The “Seed of Nationalism” pushes back on the Empire. D. Napoleon is defeated and the victorious nations witness a surge in national pride and self determination. E. The Old regimes will attempt to turn back the clock. F. It is too late….the Genie of Liberty is already out of the bottle.