Napoleon Forges an Empire

Warm Up 10/3/16 Your name is Napoleon. You are super- short and pudgy with fair skin. Describe your childhood. Your name is Napoleon. You are super- short and pudgy with fair skin. Describe your childhood.

Class Assignment Define all vocabulary for Chapter 23 Sect 3 Define all vocabulary for Chapter 23 Sect 3 Read Chapter 23 Section 3 Read Chapter 23 Section 3 After each red section stop reading and take notes on that section. After each red section stop reading and take notes on that section. Complete this until the section is finished. Complete this until the section is finished. Summarize the section in a 20 word gist. Summarize the section in a 20 word gist. 102 points Page 663

Setting the Stage Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the world’s greatest military geniuses. Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the world’s greatest military geniuses. From 1795 to 1799 Napoleon rose from a relatively obscure position as a officer in the French army to become master of France. From 1795 to 1799 Napoleon rose from a relatively obscure position as a officer in the French army to become master of France.

Napoleon Seizes Power Napoleon Bonaparte went to military school and joined army when Revolution broke out. Napoleon Bonaparte went to military school and joined army when Revolution broke out. When rebels marched on National Convention, Napoleon was sent to defend the delegates. When rebels marched on National Convention, Napoleon was sent to defend the delegates. He released a cannonade on the attackers, who later fled. Napoleon became the savior of the French republic. He released a cannonade on the attackers, who later fled. Napoleon became the savior of the French republic. Sent by the Directory, Napoleon won a series of victories over the Austrians and Sardinians. Sent by the Directory, Napoleon won a series of victories over the Austrians and Sardinians. However, he lost to the British and Horatio Nelson in Egypt, but kept the news of his defeat out of the newspapers. He remained a hero in France’s eyes. However, he lost to the British and Horatio Nelson in Egypt, but kept the news of his defeat out of the newspapers. He remained a hero in France’s eyes.

Urged by friends, Napoleon seized control of the Directory in 1799, which had lost all control of France. Urged by friends, Napoleon seized control of the Directory in 1799, which had lost all control of France. Most lawmakers were driven out but some remained and dissolved the Directory. Most lawmakers were driven out but some remained and dissolved the Directory. Established three consuls, one of which was Napoleon. Established three consuls, one of which was Napoleon. He took title of first consul and assumed the powers of dictator. He took title of first consul and assumed the powers of dictator. Napoleon’s actions are known as a coup d’etat, or “blow to the state”. Napoleon’s actions are known as a coup d’etat, or “blow to the state”. Britain, Austria, and Russia joined forces to overthrow Napoleon, but all later signed peace treaties with France through diplomacy. Britain, Austria, and Russia joined forces to overthrow Napoleon, but all later signed peace treaties with France through diplomacy.

Napoleon Rules France In 1800, a plebiscite, or vote of the people, was held to approve a new constitution. In 1800, a plebiscite, or vote of the people, was held to approve a new constitution. Constitution was approved which allowed Napoleon to have all the real power as first consul. Constitution was approved which allowed Napoleon to have all the real power as first consul. He supported laws that would both strengthen the central government and achieve some of the goals of the Revolution. He supported laws that would both strengthen the central government and achieve some of the goals of the Revolution. 1.Efficient tax collection 2.National banking system 3.Reduced corruption and inefficiency in government 4.Set up lycees, or government run public schools – graduates appointed to public office on basis of merit rather than family connections. 5.Signed a concordat, or agreement with the Pope, establishing a new relationship with the church. 6.Established system of laws called the Napoleonic Code. Limited liberty and promoted authority over individual rights. Ex. Free speech was restricted and slavery restored to colonies in Caribbean. On December 2, 1804, Napoleon was crowned Emperor of France, placing the crown on his own head after receiving it from the Pope. This showed he was more powerful than the Pope. On December 2, 1804, Napoleon was crowned Emperor of France, placing the crown on his own head after receiving it from the Pope. This showed he was more powerful than the Pope.

Napoleonic Code BOOK I. Of Persons. BOOK I. Of Persons. TITLE I. OF THE ENJOYMENT AND PRIVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS TITLE I. OF THE ENJOYMENT AND PRIVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS TITLE I. TITLE I. CHAPTER I. Of the enjoyment of civil rights CHAPTER II. Of the privation of civil rights Section 1. Of the privation of civil rights by the loss of the quality of Frenchman Section 2. Of the privation of civil rights in consequence of judicial proceedings CHAPTER I. Of the enjoyment of civil rights CHAPTER II. Of the privation of civil rights Section 1. Of the privation of civil rights by the loss of the quality of Frenchman Section 2. Of the privation of civil rights in consequence of judicial proceedings CHAPTER I CHAPTER IISection 1Section 2 CHAPTER I CHAPTER IISection 1Section 2 TITLE II. OF ACTS BEFORE THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES TITLE II. OF ACTS BEFORE THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES TITLE II. TITLE II. CHAPTER 1. General ordinance CHAPTER II. Of acts of birth CHAPTER III. Of acts of marriage CHAPTER IV. Of acts of decease CHAPTER V. Of acts of tbe civil power regarding the military out of the territory of the republic CHAPTER VI. Of the amendments of acts of a civil nature CHAPTER 1. General ordinance CHAPTER II. Of acts of birth CHAPTER III. Of acts of marriage CHAPTER IV. Of acts of decease CHAPTER V. Of acts of tbe civil power regarding the military out of the territory of the republic CHAPTER VI. Of the amendments of acts of a civil nature CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI TITLE III. OF DOMICIL TITLE III. OF DOMICIL TITLE III. TITLE III. TITLE IV. OF ABSENT PERSONS TITLE IV. OF ABSENT PERSONS TITLE IV. TITLE IV. CHAPTER I. Of presumption of absence CHAPTER II. Of the declaration of absence CHAPTER III. Of the effects of absence Section 1. Of the effects of absence, as respects the property possessed by the absentee at the date of his disappearance CHAPTER I. Of presumption of absence CHAPTER II. Of the declaration of absence CHAPTER III. Of the effects of absence Section 1. Of the effects of absence, as respects the property possessed by the absentee at the date of his disappearance CHAPTER I. CHAPTER II. CHAPTER III.Section 1. CHAPTER I. CHAPTER II. CHAPTER III.Section 1.

Napoleon Creates an Empire Napoleon Creates an Empire Napoleon wanted to control the rest of Europe and reassert French power in the Americas. Napoleon wanted to control the rest of Europe and reassert French power in the Americas. Key to getting power in the Americas was the sugar-producing colony of Saint Dominique, now Haiti. Key to getting power in the Americas was the sugar-producing colony of Saint Dominique, now Haiti. Because of Revolution ideas, people of Saint Dominique demanded same rights as the French people. Enslaved Africans demanded their freedom. Because of Revolution ideas, people of Saint Dominique demanded same rights as the French people. Enslaved Africans demanded their freedom. Colony was seized under the leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture. Colony was seized under the leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture. In 1801, Napoleon decided to take it back but his forces were devastated by disease and fierce rebel fighters. In 1801, Napoleon decided to take it back but his forces were devastated by disease and fierce rebel fighters. Napoleon then cut his loses in Americas by selling the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803 for $15 million. Napoleon then cut his loses in Americas by selling the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803 for $15 million. He felt this would punish the British by making the United States more powerful. He felt this would punish the British by making the United States more powerful.

Napoleon now turned his attention to Europe. Napoleon now turned his attention to Europe. He already annexed the Austrian Netherlands and parts of Italy to France and set up a puppet government in Switzerland. He already annexed the Austrian Netherlands and parts of Italy to France and set up a puppet government in Switzerland. Through fear, Britain persuaded Russia, Austria, and Sweden to join them against France. Through fear, Britain persuaded Russia, Austria, and Sweden to join them against France. Napoleon then crushed this new opposition with a series of brilliant battles. Napoleon then crushed this new opposition with a series of brilliant battles. He forced the rulers of Austria, Prussia, and Russia to sign peace treaties. He forced the rulers of Austria, Prussia, and Russia to sign peace treaties. Only major enemy left was Great Britain! Only major enemy left was Great Britain! Napoleon then lost his first major battle…the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval battle. Napoleon then lost his first major battle…the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval battle. Took place in 1805 off the SW coast of Spain. Took place in 1805 off the SW coast of Spain. Again, British commander, Horatio Nelson split the larger French fleet and captured many ships, winning the battle. Again, British commander, Horatio Nelson split the larger French fleet and captured many ships, winning the battle. This battle was important because it ensured Britain’s dominance on the seas for the next 100 years. This battle was important because it ensured Britain’s dominance on the seas for the next 100 years.

By 1812 the only areas free of Napoleon’s influence were, Britain, Portugal, Sweden, and the Ottoman Empire. By 1812 the only areas free of Napoleon’s influence were, Britain, Portugal, Sweden, and the Ottoman Empire. Napoleon also controlled numerous independent countries such as Spain and some German Kingdoms where his family members were in charge. Napoleon also controlled numerous independent countries such as Spain and some German Kingdoms where his family members were in charge. He now had alliances with Russia, Prussia, and Austria who were easily manipulated. He now had alliances with Russia, Prussia, and Austria who were easily manipulated. Had greatest power for 5 years, from 1807 to 1812, … then it fell to pieces. Had greatest power for 5 years, from 1807 to 1812, … then it fell to pieces.