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Evaluate the conditions that existed in France that allowed Napoleon to rise to power

Day 69-71 Objectives. Evaluate the conditions that existed in France that allowed Napoleon to rise to power Examine the fragility of democracy. 4 Phases of French Rev. Moderate Phase (National/Legislative Assembly) 1789-1791 France becomes Constitutional monarchy Radical Phase 1792-1794

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Evaluate the conditions that existed in France that allowed Napoleon to rise to power

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  1. Day 69-71 Objectives • Evaluate the conditions that existed in France that allowed Napoleon to rise to power • Examine the fragility of democracy

  2. 4 Phases of French Rev • Moderate Phase (National/Legislative Assembly) 1789-1791 • France becomes Constitutional monarchy • Radical Phase 1792-1794 • Reign of Terror • The Directory 1795-1799 • Age of Napoleon 1799-1815

  3. 1. NapoleoneBuonaparte born 1769 in Corsica

  4. 1. Napoleon as a youth… • Corsica = Italian Accent  • 5’6 • Short, skinny, unpopular • Fights at Royal Military Academy • Math Wiz – Trajectories • Graduates Early in 1785

  5. 2. Napoleon in his 20s… • Reads what works? • Philosophes…(?) • Great Generals • Joins Jacobin Club…why? • Believes in Republic over Monarchy • ’s Religion?? • What will he do?

  6. 3. Early Success • 1793 – Toulon • First Major Victory for Napoleon • Retakes port city from England • 1794 - Promotion • General at age… 25

  7. 1794 = Prison • Why is Napoleon put in prison? ↑ • Jacobin member • Suicidal in prison • Released in 1795 because Directory needs help…needs good generals…

  8. 1797… Defeats Austria • Adds land from Italy

  9. Right aroundthis timeNapoleonalso marriesJosephine

  10. 1798 -Egypt • vs? • Why go to Egypt? • Who wins? •  Napoleon discovers

  11. Napoleon before the Sphinx

  12. 1799 – Coup d'état • Overthrows the Weak Directory • How is he seen by the French? • SAVIOR!!...hmmmmm • “The Revolution is over. I am the Revolution.” • Republic? • Why did people get rid of Republic they bled for?

  13. 1799 – Consulate • Executive Branch • Three consuls • Napoleon = ?? • Who else had this system? • Legislative Body makes laws • Very restricted voting • Plebiscite • ballot where voters vote yes or no on issues • Always voted for Napoleon

  14. Napoleon to Emperor • 1802 – Consul for life • 1804 – Emperor Napoleon I • Coronation at Notre Dame Cathedral • Invites Pope Pius VII…why? (1801?) • Napoleon crowns himself…why?

  15. Napoleon Crowns Himself

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