Chapter 7 Section 3 Napoleon Forges an Empire
Where was Napoleon born?
Was born in 1769 on the mediterranean island of corsica.
(Government and society) what were napoleon's actions?
Appointed officials by merit , fired corrupt , officials , created lyees , created code laws
What is lycees?
A government -run public school in France
What is plebiscite?
A direct vote in which a country's people have the opportunity to approve or reject a proposal
What is coup d'etat?
A sudden seizure of political power in a nation
What were the goals of the revolution?(economy)
Equal taxation, lower inflation
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
Had a magnetism that attracted the admiration of his men. His speeches were designed to inspire his troops to valorous feats in one speech
What were the goals of revolution?(government and society)
Less government corruption,equal opportunity in government
What were the goals of the revolution?
Less powerful catholic churches , religious tolerance
What did napoleon did to do?
Napoleon also needed to reduce government corruption and improve the delivery of government services
What were Napoleon's actions ? (economy
Set up fairer tax code , set up national bank , stabilized currency ,gave state loans to businesses
What was the first order of business that napoleon put?
The first order of business was to get the economy on solid footing. Napoleon set up an efficient tax collection system and established a national bank.
Why was napoleon a hero?
Un octubre 1795 fate handed the young officer a chance of glory . when royalist rebels marched on the national convention a government official told napoleon to defend the delegates
Where did napoleon parents send him why?
When he was nine years old his parents sent him to military school in northern france .in 1785 at the age of 16 he finished school and became a lieutenant in artillery.
