1. Chapter Eleven; Section Four
Napoleon Bonaparte
Chapter Eleven; Section Four

2. Consul and Emperor
Created a new government called the Consulate (Supposedly a Republic)
Catholicism became official religion
Named himself Consul for Life
Crowned himself Emperor of France
Napoleonic Code or Civil Code
Equality of all citizens before the law.
Right of an individual to choose profession.
Religious toleration
Abolition of Serfdom and Feudalism
The rights of women diminished under this Code.
Promotion based upon talent and ability

3. Napoleon’s Empire 1802 Peace treaty with Russia, Austria, and Britain.
France defeated Austria, Prussia, and Russian armies.
Napoleon’s Grand Empire
France from the Rhine to Italy, north of Rome
Kingdoms of Spain, Holland, Italy, Rhine Confederation
Allied states of Prussia, Austria, Russia, and Sweden

4. Collapse of the Grand Empire
Britain’s Survival
Naval Power
French/Spanish defeat in the Battle of Trafalgar
Failure of the Continental System, which was the blockade of British goods to Europe.
Nationalism
The unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols.
Aroused nationalism in other European countries:
They were hated oppressors.
Created hope in their own nation.

5. Fall of Napoleon 1812-13 France lost to Russia
Scorched Earth Policy and Weather
1814 Paris was taken over and power was restored to the Bourbon Monarchy
Exiled to Elba
1815 Due to King Louis XVIII’s lack of support, Napoleon returned to Paris.
Battle of Waterloo
In Belgium, battled against both Britain and Prussia
Led by Duke Wellington and defeated
Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena