1. The Rise of Napoleon

2. After the Terror  National Convention writes a new constitution in 1795 Directory – governing board; 5 members elected by Upper House Directory – governing board; 5 members elected by Upper House Upper HouseUpper House Lower HouseLower House

3. After the Terror  Economy improves but… Poor still suffered Poor still suffered New constitution restricts voting rights New constitution restricts voting rights Corrupt leaders; lots of arguing Corrupt leaders; lots of arguing  PAVED THE WAY FOR A DICTATORSHIP IN FRANCE

4. The Rise of Napoleon  Revolution has left France vulnerable  Napoleon helps France fight off foreign invaders and is a renowned army captain by age 26 France actually gains territory during this time! France actually gains territory during this time!

5. Napoleon Takes Power  Napoleon’s ambition grows Capitalizes on “national hero” status and decides to seize power Capitalizes on “national hero” status and decides to seize power  Directory is weak and ineffective The French people want security, stability, and prosperity The French people want security, stability, and prosperity  Coup d'état of November 1799 – Napoleon takes over!

6. Another New Government?!  The Directory is replaced by the Consulate Constitution of 1799 drafted Constitution of 1799 drafted Members voted Napoleon in charge as first Consul Members voted Napoleon in charge as first Consul  Napoleon makes his power permanent in 1804 Submits a plebiscite in 1804; Declared France to be an empire with Napoleon as emperor Submits a plebiscite in 1804; Declared France to be an empire with Napoleon as emperor Marks the end of the French Revolution Marks the end of the French Revolution

7. Napoleon Dominates Europe  In his quest to conquer Europe, Napoleon starts series of wars called Napoleonic Wars that lasted until 1815 Extension of battles fought between France and other European nations during the Revolution Extension of battles fought between France and other European nations during the Revolution France’s empire grows rapidly but falls apart just as quickly France’s empire grows rapidly but falls apart just as quickly

8. Napoleon’s Empire, 1812

9. Was Napoleon Good for France?  You’ll need a textbook Pg. 215: Napoleon’s Policies Pg. 215: Napoleon’s Policies Pg. 216 – 221: Napoleon’s Fall and Europe’s Reaction Pg. 216 – 221: Napoleon’s Fall and Europe’s Reaction

10. Zero or Hero?  Napoleon wants to ask your best friend to the junior prom… Side A: You think Napoleon is a hero and would be a perfect date for your friend. Using historical facts, come up with three pick-up lines to help Napoleon win a date to the junior prom. Side A: You think Napoleon is a hero and would be a perfect date for your friend. Using historical facts, come up with three pick-up lines to help Napoleon win a date to the junior prom. Side B: You hate Napoleon and think he is a complete loser. Using historical facts, come up with three reasons why your friend should say NO! Side B: You hate Napoleon and think he is a complete loser. Using historical facts, come up with three reasons why your friend should say NO! *REMEMBER, each line should include a historical fact about Napoleon and must be school appropriate. *

11. 3-2-1 Exit Ticket o o 3 – reasons why Napoleon was able to seize power in France o o 2 – policies implemented under Napoleon’s rule o o 1 – way the reign of Napoleon connects to Enlightenment ideologies