Napoleon Bonaparte - Webquest Packet

In 1802, a constitutional amendment made Napoleon first consul ________. Two years later, in 1804, he crowned himself ______________ in a lavish ceremony at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

of France; emperor

Briefly explain Napoleon's school years.

He went to mainland school in France to learn French, then graduated from a French military academy in 1785.

Why did Napoleon annul (end) his marriage with Josephine de Beauharnais?

Josephine could not give him a proper heir (a child).

Complete the chart below by explaining how each of the events was significant to Napoleon and France.

Louisiana Purchase: + French needed funds for war then sold the land of Louisiana for $15 million. Battle of Trafalgar: + Prevented Napoleon from invading since the British wiped out his fleet. Battle of Austerlitz: + Defeated Austrians and Russians, resulted in dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine. Battle of Wagram: + French defeated Austrians and helped Napoleon advance by giving him further gains.

The "coup of 18 Brumaire" saw the fall of the French Directory. What was the system of government that followed the French Directory AND what role did Napoleon play in this new government?

Napoleon became First Consul and France's leading political figure.

When and where did Napoleon die?

Napoleon died on the Saint Helena Island on the cost of the South Atlantic Ocean. He died on May 5, 1821.

In the years that are considered to be Napoleon's "rise to power" he led many successful military campaigns. Identify and explain his victories and instances he displayed of being a cunning leader in these years.

Napoleon overthrew the monarchy and proclaimed a French Republic.

Explain how Napoleon returned to France and began his "Hundred Days Campaign".

Napoleon sailed to the French Mainland with a group of more than a thousand supporters. Louis XVIII fled and that's when Napoleon began the campaign.

What was Napoleon's role during the French Revolution?

Napoleon's role was to be a second lieutenant in an artillery regiment of the French army.

The website states that Napoleon began handing out titles of nobility (something that had been eliminated during the French Revolution). Why do you supposed the French people allowed him to do this, which effectively went against all they had fought for during the French Revolution? Explain your response.

The French people allowed him to do this because he was the leader. Napoleon was their highest power, and whatever he said or did goes.

What was ultimately the reason that Napoleon's troops failed in their invasion of Russia in the summer of 1812?

The reason for this was that the Russians were constantly retreating every time Napoleon's troops tried attacking them.

Of Napoleon's 600,000 troops who began the campaign into Russia, how many made it out?

There were only 100,000 troops left.

Why is the Peninsular War (1808-1814) significant to the downfall of Napoleon?

This is significant because Napoleon retreated back to France, then the coalition forces had captured Paris.

On April 6, 1814, Napoleon, then in his mid-40s, was forced to __________. With the Treaty of Fontainebleau, he was _______________, a Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy. He was given sovereignty over the small island, while his wife and son went to Austria.

abdicate; exiled to Elba

When and where was Napoleon born?

Born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio.

What actions did Napoleon take in the years after overthrowing the French Directory in terms of the reforms and policies he implemented in France?

Centralized government and reforms, and supported science and arts, improved his regime between the pope.

According to the website, what was Napoleon's most significant accomplishment AND what did it involve?

Napoleon spread the French Revolution and involved Europe and all around the world.

What was the Battle of Waterloo AND why was it significant?

The Battle of Waterloo was Napoleon's last fight, and held much significance because it was also his last loss.