The Napoleonic Era 9 th Grade Social Studies Spring 2013 Unit 7

The Big Picture  Napoleon Bonaparte seized power during the end of the French Revolution and made himself emperor.  His conquests sparked nationalistic feelings, which contributed to his downfall.  After exiling Napoleon, the Congress of Vienna tried to restore order and peace.

Why we study this unit:  In times of political turmoil, military dictators often seize control of nations.  The Congress of Vienna left a legacy that would influence world politics for the next 100 years.

Essential Questions: 1.What steps did Napoleon take to rise to power? 2.How did Napoleon build an empire in Europe? 3.What events led to Napoleon’s downfall? 4.What were the goals of the Congress of Vienna?

Units:  Last Unit: French Revolution  Current Unit: Napoleonic Era  Next Unit: Industrial Revolution

Odd Days  3/4: Napoleon Outline  3/6: Guided Reading  3/6: Hero or Tyrant  3/8: Brain Chain  3/6: End of Era P1 Qs  3/12: Napoleon’s supporters  3/12: Napoleon’s Downfall  3/8: End of an Era P2 Qs

Odd Days  3/12: Napoleon’s supporters  3/12: Napoleon’s Downfall  3/8: End of an Era P2 Qs  3/12: Napoleon’s Empire  3/14: Congress of Vienna ppt.  3/14: Napoleon Review

Even Days  3/5: Napoleon Outline  3/7: Guided Reading  3/7: Hero or Tyrant  3/7: End of Era P1 Qs  3/11: Brain Chain  3/11: Napoleon’s Empire  3/11: End of an Era P2 Qs

Even Days  3/11: End of an Era P2 Qs  3/11 or 3/13: Napoleon’s Empire  3/13: Napoleon’s Supporters  3/13: Napoleon’s Downfall  3/15: Congress of Vienna ppt.  3/15: Napoleon Review

Applied  3/14: Age of Napoleon  3/18: Brain Chain  3/18: Hero vs. Tyrant  3/22: Guided Reading  3/22: Napoleon’s Empire  3/22: End of Era Qs  3/26: Napoleon’s Downfall  4/3: Congress of Vienna ppt.  4/3: Quiz Review

Unit Terms & Name – The Age of Napoleon  Napoleon  Consulate  First Consul  Plebiscite  Concordat of 1801  Napoleonic Code  Grand Empire  Confederation of the Rhine  Grand Duchy of Warsaw  Annexed  Blockade  Continental System  Nationalism

Unit Terms & Name – End of an Era  guerrilla warfare  Scorched Earth  Abdicate  Elba  Louis XVIII  Battle of Waterloo  St. Helena  Congress of Vienna  Metternich  Balance of power  Legitimacy  Quadruple Alliance

Answers to the Essential Questions

1.What steps did Napoleon take to rise to power?  In 1799, Napoleon overthrew the Directory and set up the Consulate, a 3 man governing board.  Napoleon soon took the title First Consul, making him the dominant member.  By 1804, Napoleon had gained enough power to proclaim himself emperor.

2. How did Napoleon build an empire in Europe?  Napoleon controlled Europe through forceful diplomacy.  He annexed or added Holland and parts of Italy and Germany to his empire.  Napoleon placed his relatives on European thrones and forced countries to accept political alliances.

3. What events led to Napoleon’s downfall?  Nationalism caused people to view the French armies as foreign oppressors.  Napoleon suffers a disastrous defeat in Russia, losing most of his army.  Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia form an alliance against France and force Napoleon to abdicate.  Napoleon returns to power for 100 days but is finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.

4. What were the goals of the Congress of Vienna?  The goals of the Congress were shaped by Austria, Russia, Britain, and France.  To create a lasting peace, they wanted to establish a balance of power and protect the system of monarchy.  Territorial changes were made to prevent French expansion.  The principle of legitimacy was used to restore the monarchs that Napoleon had overthrown.