1. Napoleon’s Empire and Downfall
Scorched Earth Policy
Congress of Vienna

2. Coup d’Etat
Napoleon overthrew the Directory and quickly took the title of First Consul
Ruled like a dictator
People were desperate for a strong leader

3. Napoleon’s Reforms Kept many reforms from the French Revolution
NAPOLEONIC CODE:
Uniform set of laws
Ended many injustices
Limited many personal freedoms

4. Napoleon’s Empire Crowned HIMSELF emperor!
Signaled he was more powerful than the church
Wanted to create an Empire in the West: (colonies)
Rebellions made him focus on Europe

5. Napoleon’s Battles Brilliant in Battle
Lost ONE major battle: Battle of Trafalgar
French fleet destroyed
Gave up plans for Britain and turned to rest of Europe again
Set up puppet rulers in conquered nations

6. Napoleon’s 3 Failures
#1: The Continental System: blockade British trade from the rest of the European continent
British smuggled/ Blockade failed

7. Napoleon’s 3 Failures
#2 The Peninsular War: Seized Spain and put brother on the throne - Guerilla fighters killed 300,000 French troops over 6 yrs

8. Failure #3: Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia
Napoleon brought 420,000 soldiers
Russia retreated and used the scorched earth policy:
burn fields and slaughter animals so there is nothing left for your enemy

10. Napoleon’s Downfall All European nations united against Napoleon
Banished to Elba Island
Escaped 1 year later and seized power
Hundred Days: Defeated at Waterloo
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11. The Congress of Vienna 5 Great Powers met 3 Goals Lasting Peace
Balance of power: No 1 nation too powerful
Surround France with Strong Countries
Restore legitimate rulers