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Napoleon Comes to Power

Napoleon Comes to Power. Early Ages. In the Military Becomes lieutenant Joined army of new gov’t. October 1795. Royalists march on Nat’l Convention Napoleon defends successfully. 1796. Directory had Napoleon lead French against Austria and Sardinia Victories in Italy

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Napoleon Comes to Power

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  1. Napoleon Comes to Power

  2. Early Ages • In the Military • Becomes lieutenant • Joined army of new gov’t

  3. October 1795 • Royalists march on Nat’l Convention • Napoleon defends successfully

  4. 1796 • Directory had Napoleon lead French against Austria and Sardinia • Victories in Italy • Expedition to Egypt - Failed

  5. November 1799 • Directory – Not doing well • Napoleon urged to seize power in France • Troops surround nat’l legislature and drove out members • Remaining members dissolved Directory • Group of 3 Counsels  Napoleon becomes dictator

  6. 1799 - Coup d’etat • Seizure of Power • “Blow to state”

  7. 1802 • Europe at Peace – Napoleon can focus on France • Kept changes from Revolution

  8. Economy • Efficient Tax Collection • National Banking System

  9. Politics • End Corruption gov’t • Lycees – gov’t run public schools • Male Students • Positions based on merit

  10. Religion • Concordat (agreement) with Pope • Church has influence, but no control over nat’l affairs

  11. Napoleonic Code • System of Laws • Some freedoms limited – Speech, press restricted • Restored slavery in Caribbean

  12. Americas • 1801 – Tried to take back St. Domingue (Haiti) • Sugar Industry • Fails • Sold Louisiana Territory ($15 Million) • For $ • Hurt British

  13. 1804 – Becomes Emperor • Makes himself Emperor • Notre Dame – Puts crown on his head • (More Powerful than the Church)

  14. Europe • Annexed Austrian Netherlands and parts of Italy • Controlled much of Europe (peace treaties with many) • Battle of Trafalgar – Off coast of Spain • British Win • British Supremacy in Navy

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