What was the “Reign of Terror”? Warm Up What was the “Reign of Terror”?

Agenda Warm Up Quick Quiz: Moderate vs Radical Phase Discussion: Directory, Rise of Napoleon Group Image Interpretation: Napoleon the ruler. Napoleon as General (Video Clip) Napoleonic Code Analysis to today Map Activity, expansion of France HW: Finish any classwork

The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon

The Directory After Robespierre, moderates took over. Power was with the upper-middle class, executive group of five men. Napoleon is the general of France’s army.

Napoleon takes power Begins career fighting the Royal rebels attempted to attack National Convention, 1795. Leads a coup d’Etat against the Directory, who lost control of the chaotic situation in Europe. He controlled the army, so he drives out the Directory, and becomes First Consul. People held a plebiscite to vote for new Constitution. Napoleon chosen for his strong leadership.

Napoleonic Code, Emperor He allowed reform, but promoted order and stability similar to a dictator. Set up tax collections, and a national banking system. Reduced government corruption by: Removing corrupt officials. Setting up “lycees” to educate students so they could work for government. The Church was no longer part of the State. Napoleonic Code: uniform set of laws that limited social freedom and the rights of Citizens.

The French Empire: Napoleon Style 1804, Napoleon is crowned as Emperor. Scandal!!! He crowns HIMSELF! That’s the Pope’s Job. He wants to expand the French Empire. Sells Louisiana to the United States, (1803) Needs the money, and it makes Britain look bad.

Conquering Europe French forces are unstoppable against Britain, Austria, and Russia. Central Europe would sign peace treaties with Napoleon. Attempts to take Britain failed. Battle of Trafalgar- French/Spanish Navy is defeated by smaller British Navy. French Empire would reach height in 1812.

Group Image Analysis As a group, you will be given a propaganda image to analyze and describe to the class. What is the image depicting? Is it a positive or negative image? Does it seem realistic? Explain. How does the image show Napoleon? Explain.

Moderate or Radical Robespierre Storming the Bastille Louis XVI executed Estates General Committee of Public Safety Declaration of Rights of Man Tennis Court Oath Guillotine Jacobin Club National Assembly Radical Moderate