1. Section 4
The Age of Napoleon

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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