Napoleon

3. What was Napoleon's role during the French Revolution?

he joined the side the winning side. He was promoted to captain, then commander, general. He 26 was the captain of French Revolution army. He fought wars in Italy, Austria, The Netherlands, Malta,Egypt, Syria. He was in charge at the age of 30. Friends with the Rospeiree family.

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

the Napoleonic Code which streamlined the French legal system and continues to form the foundation of French Laws Today influence French civil law today.

2.Briefly explain Napoleon's school years.

He attended a school at age 9 his was sent to military school in France. At age 16 has was only 5'2 and graduated to became an Artillery Lieutenant. He also studied strategy and learned public speaking.

4. 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.

He brought an end to France's post revolution chaos, re-built Paris for a teeming mess to a beautiful city of parks and boulevards, founded the French baking system, and created a modern legal code that is still in place today. He battled with the British in Egypt. The battles against Austrian with they won.

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

Napoleon escaped from Elba and sailed to French with a group of more than 1,000 supporters/soilders. He then returned to Paris and was welcomed by cheering crowds. Then Louis XVIII tried to flee the country and this was known as his "Hundred Days Campaign."

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

Napoleon instituted reforms in area of banking and education; supported science and the arts; and improved relations between the pope and his regime since their relationship suffered during the Revolution. Centralized the government.

18. When and where did Napoleon die?

He was exiled to to the Isle of St.Helena on May 21,1821. At the age of 51.

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

because he could not have any children with her. He needed to find a new wife so he could produce an heir.

Battle of Austerlitz

This was considered one of Napoleon(France) greatest victories in which they defeated Austrians and Russians.

15. 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.

1. abdicate the throne 2.exiled to Elba

1.When and where was Napoleon born?

Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 on the Isle of Corsica.

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

The Battle of Waterloo was when the French were defeated by the British. This was significant because Napoleon lost the war and was then forced to abdicate.

5.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?

The system of the government was a three member Consulate. Napoleon was the first consul which made him the leading political figure. This gave him an opportunity to be in power and this event was viewed as the end of French Revolution.

Battle of Wagram

This was when Napoleon(France) was victories against the Austrian army.

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

because Napoleon supported the wants of the people including nobles and peasants. He was giving titles to his friends and family even if they didn't have any experience. The royal court became a public spectacle of pomp and elegance.

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

because the Spanish won the war. City of Paris getting captured.

coup deta-

a sudden seize of power

9. 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.

1. for life 2. emperor of France

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

100,000

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

Napoleon had a lack of supplies(food) and the winter in Russia was brutal.

The websites details the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. Complete the chart below by explaining how each of the events was significant to Napoleon and France. Louisiana Purchase

Napoleon sold France's Louisiana territory to the U.S. for $15 million to help raise money for Future wars.

Battle of Trafalgar

This was when Napoleon(France) was wiped out or destroyed by the British.