1. Napoleon Bonaparte
Socials 9
Ms. Dow

2. Napoleon – An Intro
The situation in France after the French Revolution left it vulnerable to a strong leader coming in and taking complete control.
That strong leader was Napoleon Bonaparte.

3. Your Turn Summarize “Napoleon’s Early Life and Family” Pages 266-267
Intro VIDEO

4. Napoleon: The Beginning
Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica, 1769
Aristocratic, but poor
Family
Military school as a kid
Witnessed the rich
getting advantages
Family needs motivated
him to succeed

5. Napoleon: The Beginning
Napoleon graduated military school and was quickly promoted based on his skills. During the Revolutionary Wars (when neighbouring nations were trying to protect the French monarchy), Napoleon successfully led campaigns against Italy and Egypt.

6. Napoleon: Italy
In Italy, Napoleon drove out the Austrians and created a French-controlled republic.
Italians were happy because they preferred this to Austrian rule.

7. Napoleon: Egypt
In Egypt, the French were attempting to cut Britain off from its wealthy colony of India.
Napoleon was able to defeat the Egyptian army, but not able to overcome the British Navy, so he failed.

8. Your Turn
Summarize “Taking Control of the Government” and “Emperor Napoleon”
Pages

9. Napoleon: First Consul/Emperor
The Directory was ineffective and corrupt
One member approached Napoleon with a plan to overthrow the Directory
Used his military strength to overthrow the government – became First Consul, 1799
Successful invasion of
Austria, 1800
Crowned Emperor 1804

10. Napoleon
Napoleon did not want to control France, he wanted to control all of Europe.
He won major battles at Ulm, Jena and Austerlitz.
Napoleon was very interested in defeating the British, as a result, he implemented the Continental System.

11. Your Turn
Summarize “The Continental System”
Page 277

12. The Continental System
Tried to stop other countries from trading with Britain (and British colonies)
Unable to enforce this without control of the seas (Britain was able to smuggle goods because they controlled the seas)
Hurt his own Empire
because goods were scarce

13. Napoleon the Emperor Napoleon began to suffer military defeats.
First Russia, then Spain and finally, Waterloo.
In Spain, Napoleon replaced the Spanish King with his own brother, and was faced with a rebellion. When the Spanish used guerrilla warfare, instead of the
typical fighting Napoleon was
used to, the French could not win.

14. Your Turn Napoleon’s Russian Campaign video
Summarize “Napoleon’s Russian Campaign”
Pages

15. Napoleon’s Russian Campaign
Wanted a quick battle because vast land and climate
Declared war in 1812 with 500,000 troops
Early victories for the French, but not easy
Had to supply so many men with food and ammunition
Russian army burned food as they retreated
Long, cold winter
Forced French to
retreat
Only 40,000 live
Abdicated and
exiled to Elba

16. Napoleon’s End
After 10 months of Exile in Elba, Napoleon returned to France for a decisive battle – the Battle of Waterloo.
Napoleon was defeated once and for all. He was sent to a colonial prison on Saint Helena until his death in 1821.
More on this next class 

17. Did the People of France benefit from Napoleon’s rule?
Military dictator (total power)
Centralized government (making it easier to collect taxes)
Founded the bank of France (trying to protect France’s economy)
Honoured soldiers and citizens with awards (Legion of Honour)
Support for arts (displayed a lot of art in museums – but most stolen from other countries)
Initiated a public works program that created jobs (improved roads, canals etc.)
Supported education and provided scholarships
Centralized system of Laws for France (civil Code)
Censorship of education and the media implemented by Napoleon
Encouraged Nationalism in France
This VIDEO might help you decide.