State Standard Explain how the ideology of the French Revolution led France to develop from constitutional monarchy to democratic despotism to the Napoleonic empire. Discuss how nationalism spread across Europe with Napoleon
So what about “fraternity” ? (nationalism)- A strong feeling of pride and devotion to one’s culture, race, country.
The Rise of Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte Corsican Military genius Savior Hero
Napoleon takes control of France Josephine Dissolution of Directory First Consul Plebiscite vote of the people
Napoleon Brings Order Centralized government Efficient tax system lyceumsEducation-lyceums Concordat with Vatican
The Napoleonic Code Order at the expense of individual freedom
1804 Emperor of the French Failures in the New World/Egypt Revolution in Haiti Louisiana Purchase Humiliation in love
Napoleon Conquers Central Europe Confederation of the Rhine Duchy of Warsaw(Poland) Alliances with Prussia, Austria, and Russia
British Opposition Naval Superiority 1805-Battle of Trafalgar Admiral Horatio Nelson Destruction of French fleet British supremacy lasts 100 years Britain free from invasion
The French Empire-1812 Largest since Rome Destruction of nobility Extension of Napoleonic Code/values of French Revolution Nationalism