How did Napoleon become a hero in France? Bell Ringer How did Napoleon become a hero in France?
Napoleon’s empire collapses 7.4
The Continental System Nov. 1805: Sets up a blockade of Britain Attempt to make Europe more self- sufficient Fails – smugglers and disregard of blockade Brit responded w/ own blockade Caused War of 1812 w/ U.S.
The Peninsular War 1808: Portugal refused to enforce Continental System Napoleon invaded through Spain Put his brother, Joseph, on throne Fought guerrillas for 6 years Lost 300,000 men
Invasion of Russia 1812: Czar Alexander I refused to stop trading with Brit Napoleon invaded Russia with 420,000 Czar used scorched-earth policy Held French off until winter set in – counterattacked Napoleon retreated w/ only 10,000 soldiers left
The hundred days 1814: Abdicated throne – exiled to Elba Escaped and again emperor in 1815 Battle of Waterloo (1815) Britain and Prussia defeated Napoleon Defeat ended his last bid for power Exiled again to St. Helena