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Napoleon Bonaparte: Rise, Rule, and Downfall

Explore the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his early years in military school to his rise as Emperor of France and eventual downfall. Discover his reforms, battles, and ultimate defeat, all of which shaped European history.

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Napoleon Bonaparte: Rise, Rule, and Downfall

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  1. What changes did the Revolutionaries Want?

  2. Demands! • Get rid of class system • Change unfair tax system • Equality • Democracy – more voice in government • Equal Rights • Economic Change

  3. Napoleon Bonaparte The Rise and Fall of a Legend!

  4. Early Life • At age 9, Napoleon went to military school and was made fun of for accent and height • At age 15, went to French military school and showed great promise as a military leader • He joined French military during the French Revolution

  5. Napoleon is a Hero • The National Convention was under attack and Napoleon led a counterattack to save the Republic • When The Directory takes control they ask Napoleon to lead an army attack against Austria and he wins • The Directory begins to lose power, Napoleon is urged to seize control

  6. Napoleon Takes Over • 1799 – Napoleon overthrows the Directory and the people elect him as first Consul for life • The people wanted a stable government and Napoleon appeared to be the man to give this to them • 1804 – Napoleon crowns himself Emperor Napoleon I of France and begins his quest to take over Europe and the Americas • Napoleon’s European Empire lasted for about 5 years

  7. Napoleon’s Downfall • Napoleon’s army is dwindling as he fights more and more battles • Napoleon attacks Russia in the winter and gets trapped – losses half his army • Europe takes advantage and attacks back • Napoleon sent to island of Elba

  8. End of Napoleon • Napoleon escapes the island and returns to France • “Hundred Days” – Napoleon’s last reign of power • Defeated by British and Prussia as he tries to take back his empire • Exiled to St. Helenawere he dies

  9. What did Napoleon do while in power? • Napoleonic Code – most important • Fair laws for all people in France and his empire • Tax System • Fair and equal tax system for all • National Bank • Helped stabilize France’s economy • Controlled prices of goods • Created Public Schools • Helped get rid of political corruption • Reopened Churches

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