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Napoleon

Napoleon. Napoleon the Conqueror. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHV_NFGYCg. Nationalism. A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries. Review.

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Napoleon

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  1. Napoleon

  2. Napoleon the Conqueror • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHV_NFGYCg

  3. Nationalism • A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries

  4. Review • Napoleon was born on the Island of Corsica and so he had an Italian accent • Not even French • He studied military strategy from a young age • He married Josephine but eventually divorced her because she couldn’t bear children • His titles include • Consul • Emperor

  5. His Downfall • Continental system backfired: • (closed Europe’s ports to Britain) • This forbid Napoleon’s allies from being trading with the British • Why would he do this? • - to destroy Britain’s economy • - force them to make peace with France • Britain still had Naval dominance; Napoleon only enforced his embargo on land. • Britain forbid its trading partners from trading with France

  6. His Downfall • Napoleon invades Russia (to get back at them for trading with the British) which turns out to be a big mistake as his men weren’t ready for the freezing winter • Russia, Britain, Austria and Sweden saw their opportunity and formed and alliance against France • This forced the French to run Napoleon out of France

  7. Exile • Napoleon is forced to abdicate – give up his thrown • He was exiled, to the Island of Elba • but triumphantly returned until... • The battle of Waterloo (where he was defeated by Britain and Prussia) • Napoleon again was sent into exile on the island of Saint Helena, but this time he did not return • He dies there from stomach cancer (or Poison?)

  8. What do we know about…. • Continental system? • Resistance in Spain • Russian invasion • Battle of Waterloo

  9. Continental system • Block British goods in European Ports • What was the purpose? • To hurt British Economy • To persuade Britain to submit peacefully • Did the system work? • Yes – hurt every economy • No – Britain did not submit

  10. Spain • Dethroning King Charles IV of Spain • his brother Joseph Bonaparte King • causes a revolt • Guerrilla war in Spain • What is that? • Surprise hit and run tactics • During the Peninsular war (1808-1813) • Spanish Guerillas aided by British troops under Wellington and Portuguese allies drove the French out and eventually invaded southern France

  11. Russian Invasion-Borodino • To get back at Russia for trading with Britain • March to Moscow • Russia retreated until the right moment • Burned Russia after they left • Anywhere between 500,000 -800,000 • Cold winters • Deserters • Lack of food • Guerilla warfare • Starts to show his age

  12. Napoleon’s path

  13. Leipzig • Almost every force in Europe against him • Shows he is pretty much defeated • Offered him and out • (deal) keep the thrown • Other nations wanted to stop fighting • Pride

  14. ExiledStill addressed as Emperorhad a good life

  15. Waterloo • Return from Exile • With the help of loyal soldiers • (1st on Elba) • Regains status as leader • Battle of Waterloo against • A mix of British, Russians, Prussians, Germans • Not himself-- Napoleon committed tactical errors and acted indecisively • Symbolically - Battle of Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon’s military career

  16. Exiled AGAIN!No longer seen as EmperorDies of stomach cancerOr poison?

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