Section 4 The Age of Napoleon

Napoleon Rises to Power During the revolution, Napoleon rose in ranks in the French army Overthrows the weak Directory Sets up consulate Assumes title of emperor Supported by the people through popular vote

Napoleon’s Reforms Set up system of public schools Made peace with Catholic Church Won support across class lines Est. Napoleonic Code > code of laws Overall, restored order & created security

Building An Empire Conquered and annexed most of Europe Many paid tribute His success increased nationalism Never defeated Britain Instituted Continental System Closed European ports to British goods Ultimately, it fails

Empire Faces Challenges Nationalism in other countries works against him Spanish patriots conducted a campaign of guerilla warfare Sparked other resistance Fought Russia and Tsar Alexander I Assembled Grand Army 20 Nations Russia used scorched-earth policy Very effective

Napoleon Falls From Power Napoleon defeated, abdicates his throne Makes a come back, Louis XVIII and economic depression allow Napoleon to rise to power again Short-lived > defeated at the Battle of Waterloo Legacy? Creates a centralized state w/ a constitution Helps create German Empire Ushers in American expansion > Louisiana Purchase Napoleonic Code ushers in change Congress of Vienna Restore balance of power Create > Concert of Europe Quadruple Alliance