The Fall of Napoleon

Bell Ringer So far, what do you think of Napoleon? Use full sentences and back your opinion up with details. Also, what do you think is going to cause him to “fall?”

Essential Question What actions or mistakes did Napoleon make that led to his fall from power?

Building an Empire Conquered many countries including: Spain Prussia Austria Italy Maintained control: Forceful diplomacy Family/friends on thrones Forced alliances on countries

France Versus Britain Britain = Dominated seas, commerce France = Controlled Europe France cannot invade Britain Sets up Continental System Blockade: closed ports to keep people/supplies from moving in or out. Failure - hurts economy of Europe.

Fall of Napoleon Ongoing Wars: Spain – guerrilla warfare – hit and run (little war) Austria - divorces his wife, marries Austrian princess Couldn’t give him a son Disaster in Russia 1812 – Napoleon invades Russia Russia retreats Scorched Earth: destroy crops, villages, supplies No supplies for Russian winter Retreats – 180,000 troops to 10,000 – 95% loss

End of an Era Exile and Return Napoleon abdicates: to step down from power Exiled to tiny island of Elba for a yearElba Returns to France, rallies troops Defeated again at Waterloo Exiled for good in St. Helena - dies 5 years laterSt. Helena

Legacy of Napoleon Napoleonic Code: solidified many changes of the French Revolution throughout Europe Spreads Nationalism: strong feeling of pride and devotion to one’s country Congress of Vienna: Balance of Power Restored Monarchs Suppress revolutionary uprisings