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The Rise of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte• Born in 1769, attended military school
• Quickly became a hero during the revolution– General at 27 years old, considered military “genius”
• Won remarkable military victories against Austria
• Lost military battles in Egypt– Fled to Paris after defeat
The Directory [1795-99]
• After Reign of Terror => National Convention forms a new legislative body: The Directory– Directory puts Napoleon in charge of Army
The Directory [1795-99]
5 Person Executive Branch formed by National Convention
Inefficient, however, it prevented rule of a dictator
France still had food/economic problems & needed to defeat foreign enemies
CriticalThinking?
Napoleon Seizes Power
• The Directory is unstable by 1799
• Napoleon aggressively assumes power (rules until 1814)– Known as Coup d’etat (forceful takeover of Gov’t)– Directory is dissolved – Napoleon becomes 1st consul
• 1800 France votes for a new “constitution”– 4th Constitution in eight years!– Napoleon wins Plebiscite: vote of the People
Napoleon seeks order at Home
• By 1802 France is finally at peace– Signs peace treaty with Britain, Austria & Russia
• Napoleon forms plan to fight:– Economic problems– Government Corruption– Religious persecution
• Also plans to build “French Empire”
Economic Changes
• Established a new efficient & equal tax system
• Established a national bank
• Assured Government of stable finances
Other Changes
• Reduced government corruption– Strengthened government bureaucracy – Promotions were based on merit
• Established Lycees: government run schools– Majority of citizens could attend
• Made peace with the Catholic Church– Freedom of religion assured
Napoleonic Code
• Comprehensive set of laws– Ensured gains of peasants
• Eliminated many injustices
• However:– eliminated away women’s rights– restricted freedom of speech & the press– Restored slavery in French Colonies
Napoleon Worksheet
Napoleon Changes France
ECONOMY GOVERNMENT/SOCIETY RELIGION