Legacy of Napoleon

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HOW TALL WAS NAPOLEON?

• 5'2"

• 5'7"

• 6'

• 6'3"

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Napoleon Bonaparte, 1804, shortly after being crowned emperor of France

 “It is said that I love power. Well, does anyone have any cause for complaint? Never have the prisons been so empty (crime been so low) and the people so safe. The government is strong, my hand is steady (stable), and my enemies are sensible (smart) enough to know that I shall not slacken the reins (loosen my grip on France).” 

Based on the quote, what does Napoleon believe is the primary reason for his success as a leader?

• A. His dedication to making reforms and building a democratic society.

• B. His ability to establish a powerful and stable government that ensures safety and low crime.

• C. His willingness to collaborate with political opponents for the good of the nation.

• D. His focus on expanding education and healthcare for the population.

Open Ended

Observe the painting of Napoleon on horseback.

How does the artist use imagery to convey Napoleon’s power and authority?

Consider details such as his posture, the expression on his face, the way he holds the reins, and the stance of the horse.

Age of Napoleon: 1799-1815
After being crowned France’s new Emperor in 1804, Napoleon initiated major changes and reforms in France. At each stage in his rise to power Napoleon held a popular vote, and each time the French strongly supported him...why?

His slogan of “Order, Security and Efficiency” was widely supported.

• Order- after years of reform and chaos, the people were ready for stability.

• Security- After the Reign of Terror the French people wanted safety and to live without fear.

• Efficiency- The French people wanted a competent leader who could make decisions quickly and to the benefit of the people.

• Napoleon's rise to emperor is often debated in terms of whether it upheld or contradicted the ideals of the French Revolution.
  

-Controlled the government as an absolute ruler

-Closed down 60 of France’s 73 newspapers, allowed only supportive press to remain open

-Censored and banned books that questioned his authority 

- The government reviewed all manuscripts before they were published. 

-Mail was opened by government police.

​Despite many Reforms, Napoleon

The Napoleonic Wars

Series of Campaigns where Napoleon sought to spread the French Empire throughout Europe, and spread the Napoleonic Code

Draw

Draw a line that shows the extent of Napoleon's Empire, include areas under Napoleons control and ALLIED with him.

Multiple Choice

Throughout the Napoleonic Wars, who was France's greatest enemy?

• Spain

• The United States

• Britain

• Brazil

Multiple Select

What factor played a huge part in Napoleon's loss of 500,000 troops in the Russian Campaign. Choose 2

• Shortages of food and winter clothing

• Napoleon was not a skilled commander

• Russia's scorched earth campaign where they burned crops, towns, and villages.

• The French army refused to fight

Multiple Choice

What happened to Napoleon after his loss at the Battle of Waterloo?

• He was exiled to the remote island of St. Helena

• He was able to retire in France and live out his days in peace

• He was killed by ant-revolutionaries

• He was able to regain control of the government and reign as emperor

Multiple Choice

Which country defeated Napoleon's forced after the 6 year Peninsular War?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• Russia

When Napoleon was defeated the European leaders met at the CONGRESS OF VIENNA in 1814 to reorganize Europe to prevent more political and social unrest as well as to establish the future boundaries of the continent.  The Austrian Chancellor, Prince von Metternich was in charge of the meetings:

Europe After Napoleon: The Congress of Vienna 

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Click on the map to enlarge.

Which is true about the map of EUROPE after the CONGRESS OF VIENNA in 1815? Choose ALL THAT APPLY

• Russia gained the control over the Kingdom of Poland.

• France lost control of its European Empire.

• The Boundary of the German Confederation was drawn.

• Italy remained divided into various kingdoms

Draw

Highlight each REVOLUTION that followed the FRENCH REVOLUTION.

WHERE AR THEY LOCATED?

Due to the instability in France and the ideals of the Revolution , people around the world began to rise up against injustice.

The French Revolution inspired the Haitian Revolution by spreading the ideals of liberty and equality through the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen," which gave enslaved people in Haiti, a French colony, hope to fight for their own freedom against the brutal conditions they faced under their white slave owners, leading to a large-scale slave uprising when news of the French Revolution reached the island; essentially, the French Revolution's message of equality resonated with the enslaved population in Haiti, providing them with a justification to revolt against their oppressive system. 

Haitian Revolution: Toussaint L'Ouverture Leads French Slaves To Freedom

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