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Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of France 1769 - 1821 Learning
Objectives for the Unit
Describe Napoleon Bonapartes rise to power Identify the
characteristics of Napoleon Recognize the military tactics that
Napoleon used to conqueror and annex land Analyze the painting by
Jacque Louis David, Napoleon in his Study List the political
reforms that Napoleon established in French Society Describe the
rise and fall of Napoleon causes for the downfall and defeat at
Waterloo Napoleons Rise to Power
Military Training 9 yrs Lieutenant 20 yrs. Old Brigadier General 24
yrs. Old Capture of Toulon Military Success 1795 Saves the
Directory nicknamed the Savior of France Napoleon Gains Political
Control
1798 Egyptian Campaign is a failure Arrives in France to find out
he is still a hero of France 1799 Plans to overthrow Directory and
later names himself first consul Napoleon in his Study by Jacque
Louis David
Characteristics of Napoleon Bonaparte Determined Power Hungry
Military Genius Dedicated to his Work Meticulous Self- Sufficient
Demanding Highly Respected by his Soldiers Josephine & Napoleon
Napoleon truly loved Josephine
While Napoleon was on his Military Campaigns she was unfaithful to
him However, he did take her back for a period of time. Military
Strategies Napoleon Bonaparte Adapted to battle field
Use tactics that would work best Make offensive moves Keep the army
well-supplied and encourage them that they will win the fight!
Napoleons Tactics Military Genius
Divide and Conquer Split the enemy in two and flank them from one
side. The enemy will be literally half the size after the one side
is annihilated Reconnaissance Search for gaps Concentrate artillery
fire on these gaps Napoleon increased the use of artillery Napoleon
Building an Empire
Annexed Land added areas to France Netherlands, Belgium, parts of
Italy, and Germany Napoleon conquered most of Europe Was this
enough for Napoleon? Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleons actions during the Coronation were very symbolic He took
the crown off of the Pope and placed it on himself Symbolized that
he does not owe his success to anyone Napoleons Problems with Great
Britain
Battle of Trafalgar Goal End trade between England and Europe
Heratio Nelson British admiral of Navy Great Britains Navy was too
strong The Napoleonic Code Political Reforms in France
Equality of all in the eyes of the law No recognition of birthright
(nobility) Freedom of Religion Freedom to find an occupation of
choice Strengthened the role of the family Emphasis on the
husband/father as the head of the family Napoleonic Code Strengths
and Weaknesses
Guaranteed civil liberties Continued the social aims towards the
French Revolution Protected the interest of the middle class
Weaknesses Women could not vote Wife owed obedience to her husband
Minors had few rights Males were given more freedoms than Women in
French Society Napoleon in Power Order, Security, and
Efficiency
Concordat of 1801 Peace with the Church Recognizes Catholic Church
and religious toleration Napoleonic Code Reflects Enlightenment
ideas All MEN are Equal The state is more important than one man
Order and Authority over individual rights. Economic Reforms in
France - Controlled prices Improved Transportation Public Schools
Abolished Serfdom Napoleons Empire 1812 Napoleons Downfall Russian
Campaign
Failure (500,000 lives) Lacked Supplies Harsh Russian Winter
Napoleon Exiled to island of Elba Forced to abdicate the throne to
King Louis XVIII Napoleon Invades Russia Napoleon Escapes from Elba
Last 100 Days
Napoleon escapes from Elba and returns to France Rebuilds Military
Soldiers are Loyal to Napoleon notthe King King Louis XVIII flees
and Napoleon regains power Battle of Waterloo - 1815 Town in
Belgium named Waterloo
Napoleons army short lived triumph British and Prussian forces
crushes France Napoleon forced to exile in St. Helena Success or
Failure? Hero or Villain?
Won many victories at the tactical and strategic level Strategic
Greed may have caused his downfall Rise of Nationalism in French
Society Napoleon the True Leader
Morale Napoleon knew his soldiers on a first name basis He gained
their respect by fighting! All men who value life more than the
glory of the nation and the esteem of their comrades should not be
members of the French army. If you should see for the moment
uncertain of victory, your emperor will be on the front line.
Control mans imagination & you control their heart and soul..
Napoleon Bonaparte Legacy of the Revolution
Influenced other countries to demand: Constitution Individual
Rights Liberty and Equality Strong beliefs in Nationalism Desire to
break away from foreign rule Other Influences of the Napoleonic Era
and French Rev
Serfdom and Feudalism abolished everywhere (ex. Russia) Religious
Toleration ^ Modern Warfare nations at arms Louisiana Purchase LA
fights for indepen. In France- Public Schools Merit Law codes
(civil rights National bank Public Works Draft for national
army