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Corsican Hero of the Hour 1795 protected the National Assembly from Royalist Rebels
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Following the French Revolution a Directory of 5 men was appointed to rule France. 1799 – The Directory had lost control of the political situation in France
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Efficient tax-collection and modern banking system to put the economy on solid footing. Dismissed corrupt government officials Lycées or government-run public schools
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Concordat – agreement with Pope Pius VII. Recognized influence of the Catholic Church but rejected Church control in national affairs. Napoleonic Code – comprehensive system of laws Eliminated many injsutices but promoted order and authority over individual rights.
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1803 - $15 million. Thomas Jefferson negotiated sale.
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Continental System What the heck is a blockade??? Industry Land based enforcement? Southern France cut off Decision to invade Russia
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The Peninsular War Guerrillas NOT gorillas or gorillaz Iberian Peninsula Became an example Increased nationalism
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Invasion of Russia Scorched-earth policy
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Napoleon’s Grande Armee (Grand Army) returned to Russia with only 10,000 men Europe knew he was weak New Army is untrained and poorly prepared for battle In April of 1814 Napoleon surrendered and gave up his throne.
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Napoleon was exiled on Island of Elba (April 1814) He escaped (March 1815)
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June 18, 1815 – Napoleon attacked English troops. That afternoon, as the English started to get tired, the Prussian Army arrived. 2 days later Napoleon was sent to Island of St. Helena
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Most of Europe is in a state of upheaval France is a hot mess – French Revolution then Napoleon and now this? Answer is the Congress of Vienna
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Balance of Power is Key! 1. Containment of France 2. Balance of Power 3. Legitimacy
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Nationalism spread
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