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HW #5 due tomorrow Review sheet due Friday. Test on French Revolution Tuesday.
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Do Now: How would the following Enlightenment thinkers grade Napoleon as a “son of the revolution?” For each grade you give, provide at least one specific reason to justify it: ◦ John Locke ◦ Voltaire ◦ Beccaria ◦ Mary Wollstonecraft
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A. In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself (!) as Emperor of France Ruled France as a virtual dictator! B. Gains huge support from all classes, especially the middle class (bourgeoisie).
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Pre-1789: Absolute Monarchy ◦ Three estates, ruled by Louis XVI 1789-1792: Constitutional Monarchy ◦ Louis XVI shares power with the National Assembly/Convention. ◦ Declaration of the Rights of Man passed. 1792-1799: Republic ◦ Monarchy is eliminated when Louis and Marie are executed. ◦ Reign of Terror occurs from 1793-1794 1799-1815: Dictatorship ruled by Napoleon Which of these political systems do you think was the best fit for France, and why?
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A. Because he was such a powerful threat, the rulers of Austria, Prussia, Russia eventually all signed peace treaties with Napoleon B. The only major undefeated power that was left was Great Britain.
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1. Napoleon attempted to destroy Britain’s navy and invade the island, but he was defeated by the British commander, Lord Horatio Nelson, at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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2. As a result, Britain came to dominate the seas for the next hundred years. 3. Napoleon had to give up on his plans to invade Britain; he had to find another way to defeat his arch enemy. C. By 1812, Napoleon conquered most of Europe through alliances and the creation of puppet states; he spread many ideas of the Revolution as he took over other nations (i.e. ended serfdom in many places).
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What kinds of problems do you think Napoleon faced in trying to rule over such a large empire?
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