Napoleon forges an empire

Objectives Explain how Napoleon Bonaparte Come to power Summarize how Napoleon restored order in France Describe the extent and weakness of Napoleon’s empire

Napoleon Seizes Power Hero of the Hour Coup d'état Defended National Convention from loyalist attack Appointed to lead French against Austria Won a series of victories Protect French interests Lost a series of battles in Egypt Kept them out of French papers “Savior of the French Republic” 1779 After a series of coups Napoleon is urged to seize political power Established three consuls Take the title First Consul and assumed power as a dictator

Napoleon Seizes Power Get economy back on track Lycées Restoring Order at Home Get economy back on track Efficient tax collecting National banking system End corruption/inefficiency in government Lycées Government run public schools Graduates were appointed to public offices Agreement with Pope Pius VII Government recognized influence of the church Church would have no control over national affairs Agreement gained support of the church and the majority of France for Napoleon Concordat

Napoleon Seizes Power Napoleonic Code Promoted order and authority Restoring Order at Home (cont.) Napoleonic Code Uniform set of law for the country Eliminated injustices Promoted order and authority Restricted Speech Press Reestablished slavery in colonies

Napoleon Seizes Power Napoleon Crowned as Emperor 1804 With support of voter Napoleon crowns himself emperor In Notre Dame Cathedral Napoleon takes the crown from the Pope and places it on his own head Signaling that he is more powerful than the church

Napoleon Creates an Empire Loss of American Territories 1789 Enslaved Africans demand rights too Civil War Enslaved Africans seize control Haiti 1803 ; $15 million Help with debt Spite England Louisiana Purchase

Napoleon Creates an Empire Conquering Europe British persuade; Russia, Austria, and Sweden to fight against France Brilliant against opposition in battle Austria, Prussia and Russia are forced to sign piece treaties Largest Empire since Rome Only England remains standing

Napoleon Creates an Empire The Battle of Trafalgar Napoleon’s only major lose Naval battle Ensure British supremacy over the seas Napoleon gives up on conquering Britain

Napoleon Creates an Empire The French Empire Free Counties Britain Portugal Sweden Ottoman Empire Puppet States Spain Grand Duchy of Warsaw Multiple German Kingdoms Alliances Russia Prussia Austria