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“Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon & the Empress Josephine,” 1806 by David December 2, 1804
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“Consecrat ion of the Emperor Napoleon & the Empress Josephine,” 1806 by David “Consecrat ion of the Emperor Napoleon & the Empress Josephine,” 1806 by David
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Napoleon’s Throne
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Napoleon’s Bed Chamber
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Napoleon’s Study and Desk
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The Empress’s Bed Chamber
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The Imperial Image
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Napoleon v. Britain Battle of Trafalgar: Battle of Trafalgar: Napoleon’s plan to invade Great Britain Napoleon’s plan to invade Great Britain Defeated by Admiral Lord Nelson Defeated by Admiral Lord Nelson British Navy never challenged again British Navy never challenged again BritainFrance 10/21/1805 Sea Power
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Battle of Trafalgar
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The Continental System GOAL : to isolate Britain and promote Napoleon’s mastery over Europe. Berlin Decrees (1806) * British ships were not allowed in European ports. Milan Decree (1807) * Napoleon proclaimed any ship stopping in Britain would be seized when it entered the Continent. GOAL : to isolate Britain and promote Napoleon’s mastery over Europe. Berlin Decrees (1806) * British ships were not allowed in European ports. Milan Decree (1807) * Napoleon proclaimed any ship stopping in Britain would be seized when it entered the Continent.
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British Cartoon
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The Continental System, 1806-1814
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Peninsular Campaign: 1807-1814 * Portugal did not comply with the Continental System. * France wanted Spain’s support to invade Portugal. * Spain refused, so Napoleon invaded Spain as well! Spain, Portugal France 1806: Continental System
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“The Spanish Ulcer” * Charles IV and Prince Ferdinand called to France * Napleon’s brother, Joseph, becomes new King of Spain * 100,000+ French troops in Madrid. * May 2, 1808 [Dos de Mayo] the Spanish rose up in rebellion. * French troops fired on the crowd in Madrid the next day [Tres de Mayo]. * Charles IV and Prince Ferdinand called to France * Napleon’s brother, Joseph, becomes new King of Spain * 100,000+ French troops in Madrid. * May 2, 1808 [Dos de Mayo] the Spanish rose up in rebellion. * French troops fired on the crowd in Madrid the next day [Tres de Mayo]. "With my banner bearing the words 'Liberty and Emancipation from Superstition, I shall be regarded as the liberator of Spain.“ -Napoleon "The population of Madrid, led astray, has given itself to revolt and murder. French blood has flowed. It demands vengeance. All those arrested in the uprising, arms in hand, will be shot."
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“Third of May, 1808” by Goya (1810)
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“Second of May, 1808” by Goya (1810)
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“The Spanish Ulcer” * Napoleon sends 500,000 troops to Spain * Spanish fight “Guerilla War” * British want to weaken France -Move an army (Wellington) into Portugal to aid the Spanish guerillas. * 1814 – French troops forced to retreat and leave Spain * Napoleon sends 500,000 troops to Spain * Spanish fight “Guerilla War” * British want to weaken France -Move an army (Wellington) into Portugal to aid the Spanish guerillas. * 1814 – French troops forced to retreat and leave Spain The Surrender of Madrid May, 1809 by Goya
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“OUTBOX” -> “GOYA” Choose 5 images to work with Sketch each image in your journal and write a 2-3 sentence description of what is happening in the image Create an appropriate title for the image (do not use the website caption) In a one paragraph response, referencing at least 3 images answer: Goya’s depictions of the events of the Peninsular War are shocking and at some times very graphic. As a primary source, how reliable do you think his images are in explaining the “truth” behind the Peninsular Campaign? DUE: Monday/Tuesday( December 17/18)
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