1. Napoleon Takes Control
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Napoleon Takes Control

2. Napoleon’s beginnings
Napoleon attends military school; joins army of new government when revolution begins
Napoleon defends National Convention from mob – becomes hero
Napoleon defeats Austria – legend grows
Loses battle in Egypt, but keeps news of defeat silent
Coup d'état = sudden seizure of power
Napoleon uses army to disband legislature
Napoleon becomes leader of 3-man council
Napoleon signs peace treaty w/Britain, Austria, Russia

3. Napoleon Takes Power Napoleon establishes national banking system
Sets up lycees (schools to train government officials)
Signs a concordat (agreement) with Pope to bring back Catholic Church
Creates Napoleonic Code – series of laws
Eliminates many injustices
Limits freedom of speech and press
Names himself emperor

4. Napoleon & Conquest
Toussaint L’Overture leads slave revolt on San Domingue
Napoleon cannot stop revolt – decides to concentrate efforts in Europe
Napoleon sells Louisiana Territory to U.S. – 2 benefits
Raise $$
Help Britain’s enemy
Napoleon wins many battles as he controls more land in Europe – Ottoman, Sweden, Portugal, England not under Napoleon’s control
Austria, Russia, Prussia sign peace treaties
Loses Battle of Trafalgar (naval battle) – 2 effects:
Britain keeps naval superiority
Napoleon cannot invade Britain