1. Why did the French Empire fail?
Fall of Napoleon
Why did the French Empire fail?

2. I. Survival of Britain
After a failed land invasion, Napoleon outlaws trade with Britain to weaken them economically
French dependant states resent this
New markets in the Middle East and Latin America keep British trade strong

3. II. Nationalism
Nationalism- extreme patriotism; loyalty and devotion to a nation
Napoleon increases nationalism in 2 ways
a. French were hated oppressors
b. Showed other countries what a revolution could do

4. III. Disaster in Russia
Russia rebels against outlawing of trade with Britain
Napoleon and army (600,000 men) march on Russia
Russian troops retreat, burning everything and luring the French deep into Russia
Napoleon begins “Great Retreat” in October. Russian winter leaves only 40,000 survivors

5. The End of Napoleon
Weakened by Russia, France is defeated and Napoleon exiled to Elba
Monarchy restored in Louis XVIII
Napoleon escapes from Elba and marches on Paris
British and Prussian army under the Duke of Wellington defeat Napoleon at Waterloo
Napoleon dies in exile on island of St. Helena

6. Lasting Legacies of the French Revolution
French Revolution spread principles that were important in the development of modern European governments
a. legal equality
b. religious toleration
c. economic freedom