1. 2. Please get out: Journal Notes
1. Please turn in your French Revolution Timeline to the chair… make sure both names are on the assignment
2. Please get out:
Journal
Notes

3. Setting the Stage Robespierre Executed The New Directory
Two house legislature
Executive body of 5 men
Moderate, but corrupt
Napoleon Bonaparte
Becomes the general of France’s army
Eventually becomes Emperor

4. Do you believe you have a destiny?
Journal #20? 13? 14? Who cares.
Do you believe you have a destiny?
YES? – How will you find it? Will it find you?
NO? – Why not?

5. Napoleon Clip Character Family life Aspirations Likes Dislikes
We are going to watch a short video clip about the early life of Napoleon
Take down notes regarding his
Character
Family life
Aspirations
Likes
Dislikes
Military influences

6. Looking back to your journal… How does your idea of Destiny compare to Napoleon's…Discuss with your table group.

7. What is the importance of Napoleon’s Corsican heritage
What is the importance of Napoleon’s Corsican heritage? What does this explain about him?

8. Napoleon hated that his native country has been conquered by the French, yet he becomes one of Frances’ greatest conquerors. What does this say about Napoleon?

9. In what ways do you think Napoleon’s parents influenced him
In what ways do you think Napoleon’s parents influenced him? How have your parents/guardians influenced you and your decisions?

10. Napoleon was sent to school at the age of nine and did not see his parents again for about five years. How do you think this affected Napoleon’s character and personality? To what extent would this affect you?

11. Why did many see Napoleon as an outsider
Why did many see Napoleon as an outsider? Did this have an influence/impact on his future?

12. Why was there no possibility for Napoleon to reach the top ranks of his profession? A dream seems impossible to fulfill because of society's structures.

13. Please read pages 592-599 in the textbook (The Age of Napoleon)
Your Task…
Please read pages in the textbook (The Age of Napoleon)
For Notes
Complete a T-Chart regarding the strengths & weaknesses of Napoleon’s reign.

15. Your Task
Napoleon
Characteristic 1
Characteristic 2
Characteristic 3
In pairs at your table group please create a word web about Napoleon
On a blank piece of paper, place Napoleon’s name in the middle and create a web with at least 10 characteristics or themes.

16. Homework: Individually please answer the following questions
Did Napoleon create his destiny by virtue of the fact that he believed he had one?
What role did his individual talents and role of character play?
What effect I the unfolding events of history pay in shaping his life?
How did he impose his will on the destiny of Europe?
What do you believe will be the future of France?

17. The ability to become a leader