Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon in Power•Stability• Banking/education reforms• Pope relations•Napoleonic Code• Streamlined legal system• Still foundation

•1804: Emperor for life

Partner Discussion

Based on the decisions made by Napoleon on the last slide, how do you think the people of France felt about his rule? Why?

I) Napoleonic Wars (1803-1805)• France vs. All• Sell land• Battle of Trafalgar • Oct 1805• Entire fleet gone

• Battle of Austerlitz• Dec 1805• Defeat Austria and

Russia

II) Napoleonic Wars (1806-1809)

A) Continental System (1806)1. Economic war vs Britain2. Blockades Ports

B) Treaties of Tilsit (1807)3. Defeat Russians 4. Russia signs treaty

C) Battle of Wagram (1809)1. Defeat Austrians2. Expand Land

D) Reestablish aristocracy3. Nobility titles: friends/family4. Empire expansion continues

Partner Discussion

What are the potential problems related to the previous slides’ four events?

III) Napoleonic Wars (1810-1815)A) Russia

1. Leaves Continental System2. Napoleon attacks

B) Russia retreats, French followC) Moscow: evacuated, burnedD) French Retreat

1. Winter2. Only 1/6 survive

D) Battle of Nations (1813) vs Austria, Prussia, Russia, SwedenE) Treaty of Fontainebleau

1. Napoleon abdicates throne2. Exiled to Elba (Italy)

Partner Discussion

What were the problems with France’s invasion of Russia?

V) Post Exile

A) Napoleon Escapes to France1. Welcomed by 1,000+ supporters2. King Louis XVIII Flees

B) 100 Days CampaignC) Allied Coalition: Austria, Britain, Prussia, RussiaD) Battle of Waterloo (6/18/1815)

1. British crush French2. Napoleon abdicates again