French Revolution

Why was Napoleon able to seize power in France in 1799?

- He overthrew the Directory because of public unrest and wrote a new constitution that was popular with the people of France who were unhappy with the current monarchy and government

Why was Napoleon able to return to power so quickly and easily?

- Because the emigrees returned to Paris trying to overthrow King Louis XVIII and they supported Napoleon - The government and country were in turmoil and someone needed to take control and power

Summarize Napoleon's Impact on France?

- France loved Napoleon mainly because he set a new code of laws called the Napoleonic Code - Men were considered equal - religious freedom - anyone could work where they wanted to - rights of people went ahead of the needs of the nation - He created government run schools

Why do people say Napoleon was not a revolutionary?

- He benefited from the situation in France and rose quickly through the military ranks because he was young and often had good luck and made good military choices

Who was Robespierre?

- He brought upon the "Reign of Terror" from 1793 to 1794 - He killed many people who opposed the revolution - He was sentenced to death

Why did Napoleon impose the continental system on Europe?

- He did not like Britain and he wanted all of Europe to stop trading with Britain

What was the main reason Napoleon was forced to abdicate?

- He had taxed people to fund his wars - He lost the war and people were unhappy because many men had died - He lost his popularity with the people of France - Britain was able to invade Paris and force him out

Who was King Louis the XVI? (16th)

- He made the 2nd and 3rd estates pay lots of taxes - Not many people liked him and he did not have support from the 2nd and 3rd estates

What were Napoleon's major flaws as military leader?

- He once deserted his army when they were in Egypt - His invasion of Russia during the winter is considered one of the worst military decisions of all time as so many men died or became very sick

In what ways was Napoleon a great military leader?

- He respected his men - He was always pushing his men to be better and stronger - He made clever military choices - He rewarded his men with good food, clothes, pay, and riches stolen from conquered countries

Who was Robert Turgot?

- He was the King's financial advisor - He tried to reform the economy and tax nobles - He was dismissed in 1776

Who was King Louis the XIV? (14th)

- Known as the "SUN KING" - Ruled France for 22 years - Absolute Monarch - Good ruler - People thought highly of him - He made important nobles live with him at the Palace of Versailles

Summarize Napoleon's impact on Europe

- Napoleonic Code - Captured most of Europe through wars - Created schools - Made France very powerful - Had tax money deposited into France's economy

What reforms did Napoleon bring about?

- Napoleonic Code - Men were considered equal - religious freedom - anyone could work where they wanted to - rights of people went ahead of the needs of the nation

Who is Napoleon?

- The general of the French army - He was the First Counsel of France - He claimed himself to be the emperor of France - He made the Napoleonic Code - He was abdicated and exiled to Alba

Describe the Old Regime System of France. What were the advantages and disadvantages for each estate?

- There were three estates and a monarch which ruled over all - 1st Estate -0.5% of population - owned land, paid no taxes, the church ran the schools and were in charge of birth and death certificates - 2nd Estate - 1.5% of population - exempt from most taxes - mostly nobles - 3rd Estate - 98% of the population - paid lots of taxes and were very unhappy