1. Napoleon Bonaparte “The Age of Napoleon”

2. NAPOLEON “ ONE OF THE GREATEST LEADERS OF ALL TIME” “ A BRILLIANT MIND; HIGHLY STRATEGIC” “ LOVED BY THE FRENCH EVEN; INFLUENCE IS STILL PRESENT TODAY!”

3. DRIVING QUESTIONS 1. HOW DID NAPOLEON COME INTO BEING EMPEROR? 2. WHAT WERE SOME REFORMS THAT CAME TO FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON? 3. DESCRIBE THE NAPOLEONIC CODE? 4. DESCRIBE THE FRANCE EMPIRE DURING NAPOLEON’S ERA. 5. CREATE A +/- T-CHART OF NAPOLEON’S SUCCESSES AND FAILURES.

4. Background Information Born on the island of Corsica (Mediterranean) Born on the island of Corsica (Mediterranean) Trained in military service Trained in military service Participated in the French Revolution at an early age Participated in the French Revolution at an early age Supported Jacobins, but was also confused by the wide variation of ideas available during the French Revolution Supported Jacobins, but was also confused by the wide variation of ideas available during the French Revolution

5. Napoleon Becomes Emperor 1799: He was fed up with the Directory and overthrew it to create a 3-member Consulate 1799: He was fed up with the Directory and overthrew it to create a 3-member Consulate 1802: Named himself Consul for life 1802: Named himself Consul for life 1804: Became emperor of the French 1804: Became emperor of the French **He was strongly supported by the French people**

6. France Under Napoleon Consolidation of his own power Consolidation of his own power Strengthening of the central government Strengthening of the central government New slogans: order, security, efficiency (no longer: liberty, equality, fraternity) New slogans: order, security, efficiency (no longer: liberty, equality, fraternity)

7. Reforms Under Napoleon Regulation of Economy: encouraged new industry, regulated prices, and built canals and roads Regulation of Economy: encouraged new industry, regulated prices, and built canals and roads Made Peace with the Catholic Church (Concordat of 1801) Made Peace with the Catholic Church (Concordat of 1801) All careers were open to “talent”—means to satisfy all social classes All careers were open to “talent”—means to satisfy all social classes Establishment of the Napoleonic Code Establishment of the Napoleonic Code

8. Napoleonic Code Made citizens equal in the eyes of the law Made citizens equal in the eyes of the law Established religious tolerance Established religious tolerance Advancement was based on merit Advancement was based on merit Took rights away from women—now controlled by male guardians Took rights away from women—now controlled by male guardians

9. The Creation of an Empire 1804-1814: Napoleon creates an empire by annexing territory 1804-1814: Napoleon creates an empire by annexing territory –Netherlands –Belgium –Parts of Italy –Parts of Germany Napoleon cut Prussian territory in half Napoleon cut Prussian territory in half Many countries signed treaties with France to avoid conflict Many countries signed treaties with France to avoid conflict Napoleon placed relatives on the thrones of several places to solidify his control Napoleon placed relatives on the thrones of several places to solidify his control

10. Conflict with England Traditionally, the French and the British have not gotten along well. Traditionally, the French and the British have not gotten along well. 1805: Napoleon prepares to invade England, but is stopped at the Battle of Trafalgar. 1805: Napoleon prepares to invade England, but is stopped at the Battle of Trafalgar. Continental System: closed European ports to British goods Continental System: closed European ports to British goods

11. Successes and Failures Successes Successes –Boost of French nationalism –Age of Napoleon is considered a glorious time in French history –Massive territorial expansion Failures Failures –Continental System did not work –Trade restrictions hurt Europe –Merchants ignored Napoleon and smuggled in British goods