napoleon and the end of the revolution. essential question did napoleon carry on the ideas of the...
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Napoleon and the End of the Revolution
Essential Question Did Napoleon carry on the ideas
of the Revolution, and what were the overall effects of revolution on France?
Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte Was a brilliant general
who won several victories against the enemies of France
Became a hero throughout France
People grow tired of the Reign of Terror and Robespierre is overthrown
Napoleon becomes 1st Consul
The Napoleonic Code Was a series of laws
and regulations that Napoleon initiated to reform the French government, society, and economy
These reforms brought stability and prosperity to France after the Reign of Terror
Reforms of the Napoleonic Code People vote for new constitution to give Napoleon more
power Creates a fair tax system Constructs a National Bank to grow the economy Fires corrupt officials Implements a system of meritocracy
People advance and get jobs based on merit/achievement
Recognizes Catholicism as “faith of Frenchmen” Equality for all under the law Restricted Freedom of Speech (against him/government)
Napoleon’s Ambition and Quest for Power Crowned Emperor in
1804 Much like an absolute
monarch People support this
Expands France’s empire by conquering most of Europe and defeating country after country
Emperor Napoleon I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VceCMPXskk
Downfall of Napoleon
Napoleon is eventually defeated by several countries after his failed invasion of Russia Exiled to the island of St.
Helena
Countries establish France as a constitutional monarchy