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The Rise of Napoleon. Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon Crossing the Alps , 1800. Napoleon at Fontainebleau , 1814. Spend a moment analyzing the two portraits above. Then, describe the possible conditions that would justify the manner in which Napoleon was depicted in each portrait.
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NapoleonBonaparte Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1800 Napoleon at Fontainebleau, 1814 Spend a moment analyzing the two portraits above. Then, describe the possible conditions that would justify the manner in which Napoleon was depicted in each portrait.
NapoleonBonaparte Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1800 Napoleon at Fontainebleau, 1814 • Defeated Emperor • Older, tired, worn out, disillusioned • Several days before abdication • General • Young, strong, powerful • Respected • 1 of 3 Consuls of new French government
NAPOLEON BACKROUND: • Proven track record as general • Ardent supporter of the Revolution • 1799—coup d’etat (Napoleon emerges as 1 of 3 Consuls) • 1802—named “1st Consul for life” • 1804—Crowned Emperor • 1804-1815—Napoleonic Wars • Reform Initiatives: religious, economic, legal, educational
Before You Begin Writing… • Examine the topic/question. • Research & collect all facts and organize appropriately. • Answer the question in one sentence (your Thesis Statement)
Writing an Introduction Paragraph • Write your “thesis statement” at the top of the page (as a visual reminder of what you’re writing about). • Think broadly about how to introduce your paper/topic to someone with little-to-no background knowledge and form into an introductory sentence. • In a few sentences, build an argument that will work toward your “thesis statement.” • Review and check for grammar, spelling, and appropriate flow.
Practice Essay Question • Discuss some of the major effects surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power following the French Revolution. • Important “Napoleonic” Themes: • Consolidated power • Stability after chaos • Territorial expansion • Beginnings of nationalism
Getting Started: • QUESTION: • Discuss some of the major effects surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power following the French Revolution. • THESIS STATEMENT: • While numerous effects of Napoleon’s rise to power exist, perhaps the most significant would be an increase in the stability throughout France, a trend toward territorial expansion, and the emergence of nationalism in Europe.
Introduction Paragraph: Despite its foundation in the Enlightened ideas of equality, liberty, and fraternity, the French Revolution quickly became a terrifying situation for people of all social classes. Following the Reign of Terror, especially, many people in France grew disillusioned with the bloodshed and desired an end to the madness. The young French Republic began to fade, and by 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte declared himself Emperor. While numerous effects of Napoleon’s rise to power exist, perhaps the most significant would be an increase in the stability throughout France, a trend toward territorial expansion, and the emergence of nationalism in Europe.
Outline: • BODY 1 TOPIC: Stability throughout France • Evidence 1: Religious—the “Concordat” • Evidence 2: Economic—the “Bank of France” • Evidence 3: Social—the “Napoleonic Code” • BODY 2 TOPIC: Territorial Expansion • Evidence 1: • Evidence 2: • Evidence 3: • BODY 3 TOPIC: Emergence of Nationalism • Evidence 1: • Evidence 2: • Evidence 3: Compare maps on pg. 612 & 618
