1. Napoleon Builds an Empire

2. 1803: Napoleon sells Louisiana to the United States
for 15 million dollars
“The sale assures forever the power of the United States,
and I have given England a rival who, sooner or later,
will humble her pride.” Napoleon
Napoleon gives up idea of controlling the “new world” and focuses on building a European Empire

3. Emperor Napoleon 1804 Napoleon declares himself emperor
Voters support this
Napoleon rule collapses in 1815

4. Conquering Europe
Napoleon won victories against Austria, Prussia, Switzerland & Italy
Countries signed peace treaties with France
He turned his attention towards England

5. Battle of Trafalgar 1805 Napoleon lost only one major battle
Naval defeat to the British
Importance: Destroyed French Naval Fleet & assured Britain’s supremacy at sea

6. Analyze this political cartoon

7. The French Empire in 1810 Huge, but unstable
Large empires are difficult to control
Included most of continental Europe either through direct control or alliances

8. Napoleon’s Empire: Huge but UNSTABLE

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