1. And this short guy with the funny name: Napoleon Bonaparte
French Revolution
And this short guy with the funny name: Napoleon Bonaparte

2. Causes of the revolution
The French Revolution was a struggle between a powerful monarch and the people.
The American Revolution had just occurred in By 1780, the French people were also struggling against oppression.
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3. Why did 3rd Estate NOT want to vote as one body?
(Before 1789) Old Regime- largest most powerful nation in Europe
Society divided into estates-classes
1st-
2nd-
3rd-
VIEW Causes of Revolution
Why did 3rd Estate NOT want to vote as one body?

4. Events and Consequences
while Louis allowed all Estates to meet together-he moves troops into Paris and Versailles
ppl thought Louis was going to drive out ______________________ (3rd Estate)
ppl of Paris July 14, 1789 capture ___________________
symbol of oppression
prison in Paris-looted and destroyed it
Events and Consequences

5. Changing Landscape VIEW Estates General King is forced into prison
Eventually he and wife victims of Reign of Terror
At war with __________ and ____________
By 1792 on 4th government
Changing Landscape

6. Reign of Terror 3 way division in new gov’t
1 group wanted all power in Paris
Few radicals
Arrested anyone on suspicion of working against new gov’t
Many reforms left out majority and poorest of French population
Economic troubles still plagued France
Reign of Terror

7. 1. __________ was already a popular military hero when the French politicians turned to him.
A. Robespierre
B. Marseilles
C. Jacobins
D. Napoleon
A Brief Break

8. In 1792, radicals took control of the Assembly, abolished the monarchy, and
A. rejected constitutional government.
B. surrendered to the Prussian army.
C. declared France a republic.
D. ended the war with the other nations of Europe.
A Brief Break

9. A Brief Break The __________ was a symbol of horror. A. suffrage
B. Marseilles
C. guillotine
D. nationalism
A Brief Break

10. How was life changed as a result of the Reign of Terror?

11. Enter: Napoleon Did Napoleon hold up the ideals of the revolution?
What was the revolution all about?

12. CONSIDER Was Napoleon’s failure Europe’s success?
Government Update

13. From Battlefield to Throne
VIEW Napoleon Becomes Emperor
Why is new government, Directory, worried about Napoleon’s popularity?
“I found the crown of France lying on the ground, and I picked it up with my sword.”
From Battlefield to Throne

14. Napoleon Makes his Mark
Reforms
Expansion
Renews war with Austria and Russia
Emperor for life
Places family as heads in conquered countries
What did Napoleon do for French nationalism?
Outside of France?
Napoleon Makes his Mark

15. Napoleon’s Government

16. How the Mighty Fall Why go after Russia?
VIEW Napoleon’s Doom to Russia
How did nationalism both help AND hurt Napoleon?
How the Mighty Fall

17. What policy did Russia follow when retreating back during France’s initial invasion?
What advantage did that give the Russian’s?
A Brief Break

18. Exile, Return, Exiled again, Death
Napoleon gives up throne in exchange for ________ to the island of Elba
Grows restless-as do French people of new king
Escapes and returns for __________ days
Attempts to relive glory days
Blunder at Battle of Waterloo
Gives up throne again-exiled again to remote Pacific island of St. Helena 1821
Exile, Return, Exiled again, Death

19. Where does this leave France?
Set up to establish __________ for Europe
Representatives from France’s enemies to follow rule of ___________
Return of ___________
Goal to suppress ______________
RECALL Congress of Vienna prezi
Where does this leave France?

20. Discuss Did Napoleon’s actions make him a traitor?
Was Napoleon’s failure Europe’s success?
What or where did Napoleon add the wrong ‘ingredient(s)’to his reign of power ?
What were the problems that stemmed from the Congress of Vienna?
Discuss