Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1821)

Savior of the Revolution, Conqueror of

Europe

Napoléon Bonaparte in his trademark bicorne hat

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What are some qualities that you think a leader should have?

The Directory
How was the Directory Formed?
- Moderates from the National
Convention drafted a new
constitution in 1795 (the third since
1789)

- Called for a two-house legislature
and an executive body of five men known as the Directory.

Accomplishments?

- Not much, but found a new general for their
struggling army:

Fourth Government of the French Revolution

Napoleon Bonaparte.

Multiple Choice

What was The Directory's main accomplishment?

• Made Napoleon Bonaparte the new general

• Defeating the British in the Battle of Trafalgar
• Establishing the Napoleonic Code
• Introducing the metric system

The Early Years

•Napoleon Bonaparte
was born on the island
of Corsica in 1768
•His parents were
Italian nobles living on
the island
•At age 9 he enrolled in
a French military
school

As a Young Soldier

•Napoleon was often
teased for his
Corsican accent and
his height (5’4-5’7”)
•He quickly earned
respect of his peers by
working hard and
became a brilliant
military strategist.

Savior of the Revolution

•During the French
Revolution, Napoleon
won several important
battles against the
Austrians & Prussians.
•He quickly became a
general, and saved the
Directory(post-
revolution government)
from royalists(people
who wanted to return a
king to power)

Multiple Choice

What did Napoleon do to distinguish himself during the revolution?

• He lead military campaigns against the empire

• He captured the royal family

• He was a famous philosopher
• He led successful military campaigns and won battles against frances enemies

Napoleon Seizes Power

•In 1799, Napoleon overthrows
the weak and corrupt
Directory.
•Napoleon is victorious
and seizes control of
France as a consul
(dictator)

Multiple Choice

How did Napoleon seize power from the directory?

• Through a coup d'état
• Through a peaceful election
• By negotiating a treaty
• By winning a popularity contest

Absolute Rule

•Despite overthrowing
the absolute King
Louis XVI in 1792, the
people of France now
support Napoleon as
an absolute leader.
Why?
•They wouldrather
have peace and
order than
bloodshed and
uncertainty

Open Ended

Why would the people of France support absolute rule by Napoleon after having fought a revolution against an absolute ruler in King Louis XVI?

Napoleon as Emperor

•In 1804, Napoleon
crowns himself Emperor
of the French by
grabbing the crown out
of the Pope’s hands.
•He also crowns his wife
Josephine Empress as
well.
•This signified his power
over the Catholic
Church

Open Ended

What is significant about Napoleon placing the crown on his own head? What did it signify?

His Divorce

•At dinner on November 30, 1809, he let his
wife Josephine know that “in the interest of
France” he must find a wife who could
produce an heir (son). Josephine was
devastated. They soon divorced.
•On March 11, 1810, Napoleon married 19
year old Marie Louise, an Austrian
princess.
•This proved to be a wise move, allying
France with Austria.

Napoleon’s Accomplishments

•Built largest European empire since Rome
•Sold Louisiana Territory to U.S. in 1803 for
15 million.
•Set up fair tax code
•Hires government officials based on merit
•Created public schoolsfor all (called
Lycees)
•Restores Catholicism in France
•Creates Napoleonic Code (laws)

Open Ended

List 2 of Napoleon's accomplishments

Nationalism: Blessing & Curse

•Due to Napoleon’s new policies and
conquests, nationalism (intense love
& pride in one’s nation)

•In areas conquered by France, a strong feeling of hatred towards Napoleon arose.

•European countries began to join
together as one to fight against
France.

Multiple Choice

What is nationalism?

• Nationalism is a type of food
• Nationalism is a form of transportation
• Nationalism is a type of clothing
• Extreme pride in ones nation

Open Ended

What did France's enemies do to resist Napoleon and France?

Napoleon’s Empire: 1812