Aim: How did Napoleon lose his power in France? Do Now: Napoleon had characterized himself as “the Revolution on Horseback.” What does this mean?
Napoleonic Europe
I. Challenges to Napoleon’s Empire Foreign countries revolt against France 1. Britain sets up a blockade against France 2. Spain used guerilla warfare against Napoleon
British Cartoon Based on this cartoon, how does Britain feel about Napoleon?
“Third of May, 1808” by Goya (1810)
Napoleon’s Family Rules! Jerome Bonaparte King of Westphalia. Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain Louise Bonaparte King of Holland Pauline Bonaparte Princess of Italy Napoléon Francis Joseph Charles (son) King of Rome Elisa Bonaparte Grand Duchess of Tuscany Caroline Bonaparte Queen of Naples
Russia
Napoleon tries to take over Russia Napoleon was unable to take over Russia because it was too cold and too large.
Napoleon’s Retreat from Moscow (Early 1813)
II. Napoleon’s Downfall A. Russia created alliances with Britain, Austria and Prussia B. Napoleon abdicated from power, exiled, escaped and returned to France.
Napoleon’s Abdication
Napoleon in Exile on Elba
Napoleon on His Way to His Final Exile on St. Helena
Napoleon’s Residence on St. Helena
British crush forces at Waterloo Napoleon exiled again and dies in 1821
Napoleon’s Tomb
Hitler Visits Napoleon’s Tomb June 28, 1940
Summary How did Napoleon loose his power in France? Could we have predicted Napoleon’s defeat based on his Egyptian Campaign? Why or why not?