1. UNIT 7 CHAPTER 23 – THE FRENCH REVOLUTION & NAPOLEON

2. Napoleon Bonaparte crossing the Great Saint Bernard pass in 1801. Painting, Jacques Louis David. The French Revolution establishes a new political order, Napoleon Bonaparte gains and loses an empire, and European states forge a balance of power. SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 The French Revolution Begins Revolution Brings Reform and Terror Napoleon Forges an Empire Napoleon’s Empire Collapses SECTION 5 The Congress of Vienna

3. CORE OBJECTIVE: Analyze the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the Congress of Vienna. Objective 7.3: Summarize how Napoleon restored order in France. Objective 7.4: Summarize Napoleon’s defeat, comeback, and final downfall along with the impact of the Congress of Vienna.

4. Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, seizes power in France and makes himself emperor.

5. Born in 1769 He is 5’3” Sent to military school at age 9 Graduated military school at age 16, becomes military officer In his early 20’s during the Revolution

6. Early Life Napoleon Bonaparte — attends Ecole military school in Paris (West Point), joins army, was mocked for height and accent Hero of the Hour In 1795, Napoleon defeats royalist rebels attacking National Convention – becomes hero Napoleon wins stunning victories in Italy, gaining popularity News of his defeats in Egypt is suppressed Coup d’État In November 1799, he carries out coup d’état — seizure of power; becomes dictator Napoleon defeats British, Russians, Austrians who join forces against him

7. Vote of Approval New constitution is approved through plebiscite — vote of the people Restoring Order at Home To fix economy, he sets up national banking system, efficient tax collection, dismissed corrupt officials Establishes lycées — government-run public schools to train officials Signs concordat — agreement — with pope restoring Catholicism in France Creates Napoleonic Code — uniform system of laws In December 1804, Napoleon crowns himself emperor of France

8. Loss of American Territories In 1801, Napoleon attempts to retake colony of Saint Domingue but fails Gives up on the Americas and concentrates on Europe Sells the Louisiana Territory to United States for $15 million in 1803 Conquering Europe Britain, Russia, Austria, Sweden join forces against Napoleon Napoleon crushes enemy forces in several brilliant battles Napoleon forces Austria, Russia, Sweden to sign peace treaties in 1802 – France is finally at peace!

10. The Battle of Trafalgar In 1805, British win Battle of Trafalgar — ensures British naval superiority forces Napoleon to give up plan of invading Britain Looks for another way to control Britain The French Empire Napoleon controls Europe except for Britain, Portugal, Sweden, Ottomans Has puppet rulers in some countries, alliances with others French Empire reaches largest extent from 1807 to 1812

12. Lycees are? (A) A vote of the people (B) Peace treaties made by Napoleon (C) Napoleon’s system of laws (D) Government run public schools What does Coup d’etat literally mean? (A) Without government (B) Blow to the state (C) Rule by few (D) State without vision

13. Lycees are? (A) A vote of the people (B) Peace treaties made by Napoleon (C) Napoleon’s system of laws (D) Government run public schools What does Coup d’etat literally mean? (A) Without government (B) Blow to the state (C) Rule by few (D) State without vision

14. What did the concordat that Napoleon signed do? (A) Made peace in France for the first time in 10 years (B) Restored Catholicism in France (C) Created a new French Empire when he was crowned emperor by the Pope (D) Officially ended the French Revolution Which of these best describes an Emigre? (A) King Louis XVI using force to end the Revolution (B) Nobles fleeing France during peasant uprisings (C) The Third Estate creating the National Assembly (D) Peasants revolting against their manors for freedom

15. What did the concordat that Napoleon signed do? (A) Made peace in France for the first time in 10 years (B) Restored Catholicism in France (C) Created a new French Empire when he was crowned emperor by the Pope (D) Officially ended the French Revolution Which of these best describes an Emigre? (A) King Louis XVI using force to end the Revolution (B) Nobles fleeing France during peasant uprisings (C) The Third Estate creating the National Assembly (D) Peasants revolting against their manors for freedom

16. FRENCH REVOLUTION REWIND! CRASH COURSE REVIEW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTvKwCylFY&list=P LBDA2E52FB1EF80C9&index=30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTvKwCylFY&list=P LBDA2E52FB1EF80C9&index=30