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The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon

Explore the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte from his military victories to becoming Emperor and enacting the Napoleonic Code, shaping France and Europe. Discuss his impact on society and governance during this pivotal period.

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The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon

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  1. The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon

  2. Agenda • Bell Ringer: Why do they call it the “Reign of Terror”? • Brief Notes: Directory, Rise of Napoleon • Group Image Interpretation: Napoleon the ruler. • Grading Napoleon, his report card. • Map Activity, expansion of France • Discussion: Did the times create Napoleon, or Napoleon create the times? • Quick Quiz next class, French Revolution and Reign of Terror

  3. The Directory • After Robespierre, moderates took over. • Power was with the upper-middle class, executive group of five men. • Napoleon is the general of France’s army.

  4. Napoleon takes power • Begins career fighting the Royal rebels attempted to attack National Convention, 1795. • Leads a coup d’Etat against the Directory, who lost control of the chaotic situation in Europe. • He controlled the army, so he drives out the Directory, and becomes First Consul. • People held a plebiscite to vote for new Constitution. • Napoleon chosen for his strong leadership.

  5. Napoleonic Code, Emperor • He allowed reform, but promoted order and stability similar to a dictator. • Set up tax collections, and a national banking system. • Reduced government corruption by: • Removing corrupt officials. • Setting up “lycees” to educate students so they could work for government. • The Church was no longer part of the State. • Napoleonic Code: uniform set of laws that limited social freedom and the rights of Citizens.

  6. The French Empire: Napoleon Style • 1804, Napoleon is crowned as Emperor. • Scandal!!! He crowns HIMSELF! • That’s the Pope’s Job. • He wants to expand the French Empire. • Sells Louisiana to the United States, (1803) • Needs the money, and it makes Britain look bad.

  7. Conquering Europe • French forces are unstoppable against Britain, Austria, and Russia. • Central Europe would sign peace treaties with Napoleon. • Attempts to take Britain failed. • Battle of Trafalgar- French/Spanish Navy is defeated by smaller British Navy. • French Empire would reach height in 1812.

  8. Group Image Analysis • As a group, you will be given a propaganda image to analyze and describe to the class. • What is the image depicting? Is it a positive or negative image? • Does it seem realistic? Explain. • How does the image show Napoleon? Explain.

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