1. Napoleon Bonaparte
Label page 34, Napoleon Bonaparte, write down everything that is in orange!

2. Abdicate- To formally relinquish/give up ruling power.
Armistice- Temporary end to hostilities and fighting by agreement between the opposing sides.

3. Artillery- A branch of an army armed with cannons.
Coup- French for “to cut”, the violent overthrow of an existing government leader by a small group.

4. Guillotine- A machine for beheading by means of a heavy blade that slides down in vertical guides.

5. All these quotes are from the same person
All these quotes are from the same person. What do they tell you about him? Make a list on page 3 of your notes
“Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me.”
“There are but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind. In the long run the sword is always beaten by the mind."
“Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.”
"He that makes war without many mistakes has not made war very long."
“Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.”
“Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.”
“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon”.
“I know when it is necessary, how to leave the skin of lion to take one of fox.”
“A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.”
“A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.”
“Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.”

6. The Rise and Fall of Napoleon’s Empire
How does this Picture reflect the information you gathered from the quotes?

7. How about these two Pictures?

8. Napoleon was born here, on the Island of Corsica

9. I. Napoleon Seizes Power
1798 – Egyptian Campaign is a failure
Arrives in France to find out he is still a hero of France
1799 – Plans to overthrow Directory and later names himself “first consul”

10. Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon’s actions during the Coronation were very symbolic
He took the crown off of the Pope and placed it on himself
Symbolized that he does not owe his success to anyone

11. Church Representatives
Empress Josephine

12. II. Napoleon Rules France
Plebiscite (public vote) approved new constitution – Napoleon stronger
He repairs the economy – fixed tax collection, established a national bank, fired the corrupt
Lycees – started government run public schools, rewards based on merit
Concordat – repairs the relationship with Church, He will claim influence but no control
Establishes the Napoleonic Code – A system of laws that were uniform but eliminated individual rights, and restored slavery in Caribbean

13. III. Napoleon Creates an Empire
1804 – crowned himself Emperor
Wanted territory in New World, couldn’t overcome slave armies in Haiti and sold the Louisiana Purchase to the USA
Wanted to expand in Europe, other nations attacked & were defeated, signed peace treaties
Austerlitz is his finest battle. He crushes the Russians and Austrians both
Battle of Trafalgar – England’s Nelson destroyed the French fleet, Napoleon wouldn’t be able to invade Britain
Most of continental Europe in his control by 1812

14. Napoleon’s Tactics “Military Genius
Divide and Conquer – Split the enemy in two and flank them from one side.
The enemy will be literally half the size after the one side is annihilated
Reconnaissance – Search for gaps
Concentrate artillery fire on these gaps
Napoleon increased the use of artillery

15. The Napoleonic Code Political Reforms in France
Equality of all in the eyes of the law
No recognition of birthright (nobility)
Freedom of Religion
Freedom to find an occupation of choice
Strengthened the role of the family
Emphasis on the husband/father as the head of the family

16. Napoleonic Code Strengths and Weaknesses
Guaranteed civil liberties
Continued the social aims towards the French Revolution
Protected the interest of the middle class
Weaknesses
Women could not vote
Wife owed obedience to her husband
Minors had few rights
Males were given more freedoms than Women in French Society

17. Army vs. Navy
Nelson Rules the Seas
Nelson
Napoleon Rules
the Land

18. Battles of Napoleon

19. The Greatest Extent of Napoleon’s Empire!

20. IV. Napoleon’s Costly Mistakes
Continental System – blockade against Great Britain, destroy economy, make continental Europe more self-sufficient, Britain did it better…
Peninsular War – French marched into Spain, took over govt., Spanish guerrilla forces attacked, French army severely weakened
Napoleon establishes his relatives as kings in the countries he conquers. These people are not competent rulers. The citizens of these countries revolt.

21. 1812- 600,000 + French soldiers invade Russia
D) Invasion of Russia – Meant to punish Czar for selling grain to England.
,000 + French soldiers invade Russia
Russians pull back and refuse to fight, practice scorched-earth policy, and burn Moscow down.
Napoleon marched back to France in winter, lost his army to the cold. 20,000 walk out…
“Swallows fell from the sky like stones, frozen in flight in the bitter cold…”

22. V. Napoleon’s Downfall Major powers attacked: England and Prussia
1814 – Napoleon surrendered at Liepzig, exiled to island of Elba
New king unpopular, Napoleon escaped Elba, returns to France a Hero for 100 days and built a new army in 1815
Battle of Waterloo – Napoleon defeated by combined forces of Russia, Prussia, Austria Sweden and England
St. Helena – Exiled until his death in 1821

23. Napoleon’s Downfall Russian Campaign –
Failure (500,000 lives)
Lacked Supplies
Harsh Russian Winter
Napoleon Exiled to island of Elba
Forced to abdicate the throne to King Louis XVIII

24. Napoleon Escapes from Elba “Last 100 Days”
Napoleon escapes from Elba and returns to France
Rebuilds Military
Soldiers are Loyal to Napoleon not the King
King Louis XVIII flees and Napoleon regains power

25. Write these questions and answer…pg 34 of your notes
What do you think was Napoleon’s legacy to France? That is, what do you think happened during his control that had a lasting effect on France?
How did Napoleon preserve the goals of the French Revolution?
What other things did Napoleon do to betray the goals of the French Revolution?

26. Napoleon: Hero or Villain?
Create a propaganda poster that depicts whether you think that Napoleon is a hero to France or a villain.
You must include an illustration and the following:
a. political aspects- (government, laws)
b. social aspects- (for the good of the people)
c. economic aspects- (money, debt, etc. )

27. Autocratic- Rule by one person with all the power
Democratic- Rule by all the people, usually by voting for a representative to rule them
Which of Napoleon’s actions were Autocratic? Which were Democratic? You may use your notes to get more ideas….