1. Evaluate the conditions that existed in France that allowed Napoleon to rise to power Examine the fragility of democracy

2. 1.Moderate Phase (National/Legislative Assembly) 1789-1791 –France becomes Constitutional monarchy 2.Radical Phase 1792- 1794 –Reign of Terror 3.The Directory 1795- 1799 4.Age of Napoleon 1799-1815

4. Corsica = Italian Accent  5’6 Short, skinny, unpopular Fights at Royal Military Academy Math Wiz – Trajectories Graduates Early in 1785

5. Reads what works? –Philosophes…(?) –Great Generals Joins Jacobin Club…why? –Believes in Republic over Monarchy  ’s Religion?? –What will he do?

6. 1793 – Toulon –First Major Victory for Napoleon –Retakes port city from England 1794 - Promotion –General at age…

7. Why is Napoleon put in prison? ↑ –Jacobin member –Suicidal in prison Released in 1795 because Directory needs help…needs good generals…

8. Adds land from Italy

10. vs? Why go to Egypt? Who wins?  Napoleon discovers

12. Overthrows the Weak Directory How is he seen by the French? –SAVIOR!!...hmmmmm –“The Revolution is over. I am the Revolution.” Republic? Why did people get rid of Republic they bled for?

14. Executive Branch –Three consuls Napoleon = ?? Who else had this system? Legislative Body makes laws –Very restricted voting –Plebiscite ballot where voters vote yes or no on issues Always voted for Napoleon

16. 1802 – Consul for life 1804 – Emperor Napoleon I –Coronation at Notre Dame Cathedral Invites Pope Pius VII…why? (1801?) Napoleon crowns himself…why?