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