1. Stages 3 & 4: The Directory and the Age of Napoleon
French Revolution
Stages 3 & 4: The Directory and the Age of Napoleon

2. Stage 3: The Directory (1795 – 1799)
The end of the Reign of Terror was not the end of the Revolution
After Robespierre's execution a new constitution is created
Created "The Directory" a 5 member group that governed the country
Weak and corrupt and relied on military
1797: France defeats Austria 
November, 1799: The Directory overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte
Legacy of The Directory: schools established, economy stabilized, French army strengthened 

3. Stage 4: The Age of Napoleon
1799: Napoleon gains control in a coup d'etat 
Coup: a quick and decisive seizure of government power by a strong military or political group
He retained many of the gains of the revolution
Citizen's equality
Individual liberty
Protection of property rights 
Napoleonic Code guaranteed these ideals

4. Stage 4: The Age of Napoleon
Napoleon ruled as a dictator and crowned himself emperor of France 
The people supported this
Led military campaigns across Europe 
Spread revolutionary ideals around the world  

5. The Conclusion
: Napoleon expanded France to include most of Europe 
He invades Russia
Russians retreat 
Napoleon pursues
Returns to France with only 40,000 soldiers
1813: France is invaded by European coalition
Napoleon exiled   

6. The Conclusion June, 1815: Congress of Vienna
European powers meet to create a balance of power in Europe and redraw boundaries to pre-Napoleon lines
Louis XVII installed as King of France 
France is a constitutional monarchy 

7. Legacy of French Revolution
Death blow dealt to absolute monarchies across Europe
End of feudal system
Religious freedom
Freedom of speech and press
Education reforms
Made revolution part of the world's political tradition
Promoted nationalism
Nationalism = strong feelings for one's nation