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Napoleon and the End of the Revolution
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Essential Question Did Napoleon carry on the ideas of the Revolution, and what were the overall effects of revolution on France?
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Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte Was a brilliant general who won several victories against the enemies of France Became a hero throughout France People grow tired of the Reign of Terror and Robespierre is overthrown Napoleon becomes 1st Consul
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The Napoleonic Code Was a series of laws and regulations that Napoleon initiated to reform the French government, society, and economy These reforms brought stability and prosperity to France after the Reign of Terror
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Reforms of the Napoleonic Code People vote for new constitution to give Napoleon more power Creates a fair tax system Constructs a National Bank to grow the economy Fires corrupt officials Implements a system of meritocracy People advance and get jobs based on merit/achievement Recognizes Catholicism as “faith of Frenchmen” Equality for all under the law Restricted Freedom of Speech (against him/government)
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Napoleon’s Ambition and Quest for Power Crowned Emperor in 1804 Much like an absolute monarch People support this Expands France’s empire by conquering most of Europe and defeating country after country
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Emperor Napoleon I
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VceCMPXskk
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Downfall of Napoleon Napoleon is eventually defeated by several countries after his failed invasion of Russia Exiled to the island of St. Helena Countries establish France as a constitutional monarchy
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