1. Period 2,5,6, & 7
We will examine whether Napoleon was a hero or a tyrant
Complete timeline for chapter 7
Chapter 7.3 Notes on Napoleon
Document Based Question

2. Napoleon Seizes Power
By 1799, Napoleon had won a series of battles that had made him popular in France
Hid from the press any defeats he suffered
Leads a Coup d’Etat forcefully removes the National Legislature
New government is a group of 3 Consuls (one being Napoleon)

3. Napoleon Restores Order
New Constitution in 1800 gives most power to Napoleon
Napoleon established a new banking system
Got rid of corrupt officials
Allowed the Catholic Church to return to France but stayed out of government
Limited Free Speech and Free Press
Restored Slavery to the French Colonies in the Caribbean

4. Napoleon Crowned Emperor
1804 French People voted to make Napoleon Emperor
Pope of Catholic Church crowned him Emperor
Showed he was more powerful than the church

5. Place the following events in order from first occurring to last, include date. (Pages 217 – 237)
Jacobins Gain Power
Great Fear
Louis XVI attempts to escape
Napoleon’s Coup
Louis XVI Executed
Peninsula War
Napoleon appointed head of army
Reign of Terror
Battle of Waterloo
Invasion of Russia
Robespierre takes power
Napoleon crowned Emperor
Plebiscite vote for New Constitution
Storming of the Bastille
Third Estate Creates National Assembly

6. DBQ Type list of documents 1 - 12
Examine each document and explain the following
What is the document about
Does it support the idea of Napoleon as a tyrant or a hero?

7. Writing an Essay Opening paragraph should contain the thesis statement
Napoleon was a tyrant / Napoleon was a hero
Opening paragraph should briefly state what is going to be in the essay
Ex. If Napoleon was a tyrant briefly state reasons why
You should not write “I think” or “In my opinion”, you should not put yourself in the essay at all.
Opening Paragraph should be around 5 sentences.
Body Paragraphs should go into reason why Napoleon was either a hero or a tyrant.
You should have three reasons why
Each reason should be explained in a paragraph
Your fifth paragraph should be a conclusion
You should address Napoleon’s impact on France
SPELL CHECK and review your writing / Have someone else read it