Napoleon's Rise and Fall- Instruction

How did his defeat in Russia change Napoleon's fortunes?

In addition to losing many of his troops, his empire turned against him.

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

As first Consul, Napoleon presented the people of France with a new constitution. The constitution gave Napoleon 1.ABSOLUTE powers of government. The people approved the new constitution by 2.LARGE MAJORITY. Napoleon created a new 3.CODE OF LAWS that protected some liberties.

According to the map, which of these places were part of the French Empire or allied with France at some point? Select all that apply.

Austrian Empire Prussia

Napoleon took many actions in support of Enlightenment ideals, but he also acted in ways that went against those principles. Place each statement in the correct space.

Supportive of Enlightenment Ideals- Built schools and universities Protected private property Wrote laws guaranteeing civil rights Against Enlightenment Principles- Ruled absolutely Crowned himself emperor Restricted freedom of the press

Use what you have learned to put the following events in the order in which they occurred.

The French Revolution began. The Reign of Terror happened. The Directory seized power. Napoleon led a coup d'état. Napoleon became First Consul

Introduction: Match each key term with its definition.

nationalism- loyalty or devotion to one's country balance of power- idea that countries are safest when no one is more powerful than the rest invasion of Russia- the event that led to Napoleon's downfall Congress of Vienna- the peace conference that ended the Napoleonic Wars coup d'etat- a sudden overthrow of the government