1. French Consulate (1799-1804) Fourth New Constitution
Three-man governing board
Napoleon made “First Consul”
1800 – Napoleon orders Spain …
1802 – Napoleon becomes …
Fourth New Constitution

2. “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
Napoleon’s Reforms
“Plebiscite” – a vote
Concordat – Catholic Church came back
Napoleonic Code – “equality of all citizens before the law” and governs everyday life
Continental System – Economic blockade of Great Britain
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3. “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
Napoleon’s Wars,
“Peninsular War” ( ) – war w/ Spain and Portugal
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4. “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
Napoleon Video
(1) What military innovations does he use?
(2) What characteristics stand out about Napoleon?
(3) What interests you about the video?
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5. “Emperor of the French,” 1804-1814
Napoleon’s Wars
Invasion of Russia (1812) – decimates Napoleon’s Army
“Scorched Earth” campaign of Russia
Battle of the Nations (1813) (at Leipzig) – Napoleon loses to “Quadruple Alliance” & forced to abdicate
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6. Napoleon’s Wars “Waterloo” (June 18, 1815) –
Try to avoid your Waterloo!!!!
Sent 1/3 of troops in pursuit of Prussians.
Failed to break enemy’s center (Prussians and Brits) & failed to support artillery.
Abdicated throne on June 22, 1815.

7. St. Helena

8. Pages 211 at “Napoleon Falls from Power” to 213
(1) What is Napoleon’s legacy?
(2) How does Europe change after the Napoleonic Wars?
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10. The Congress of Vienna “Legitimacy” Concert of Europe (1815 - 1914)
Restore hereditary
monarchies
Concert of Europe ( )
– Austria, Prussia, Great Britain, and Russia, later France,
wanted to prevent “Revolutions”