1. Warm Up – Stages of the French Revolution
Napoleon
Overthrows the Directory
Named consul for life
Radical Phase
King Louis executed
Robespierre takes power
Reign of Terror
Moderate Phase
Tennis Court Oath
Storming of the Bastille
Constitution of limits the King’s power
During what stage of the Revolution did Robespierre lead?
2. Why do you think the “radical phase” got that name?

3. People turn against Robespierre’s Reign of Terror
The Directory becomes the new government
People lose confidence in government

4. Military genius
Stages a coup d'état in 1799
Names himself First Consul
A plebiscite (vote by the people) approved his role

5. Invades & attempt to colonize Egypt

6. 2. Conquers Austria, Prussia, Portugal, & Spain

7. 3. Attempts to unify Europe under French rule
4. Uses the Continental System to weaken England in war

8. Napoleonic Code – simplifies laws for France
Eliminates the Estate System
Allows freedom of religion

9. 4. Crowns himself emperor of France in 1804

11. Invasion of Russia in 1812 is a disaster

12. 2. Coalition of European powers defeats him
3. Exiled to island of Elba

13. 4. Escapes for 100 Days
5. Defeated again at Waterloo

14. 6. Exiled in prison on remote island of St. Helena