Rise and Fall of Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte

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2. In 1799, the popular general took over
the government in a coup d’etat and
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3. In 1802 he became consul for life
4. In 1804 he crowned himself Emperor

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“France has more need of me than I have need of France.”

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Think about this…
Is Napoleon a Hero or a Tyrant?

8. Napoleon’s EmpireNapoleon’s Empire

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• The Russians retreated and utilized a “Scorched Earth” policy, burning
crops, villages, and cities.

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• The French were forced to retreat 1,000 miles. Only 100,000 survived.

12. How does the artist portray
Napoleon? Explain why?
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• In 1813, Napoleon was defeated and France was
threatened by a new alliance of Russia, Britain,
Austria, and Prussia.
•With little support from the French people or army,
Napoleon abdicated, or gave up, his throne.
How has image of Napoleon changed?

13. The Island of ElbaThe Island of Elba
They sent him into exile to the Island of
Elba and named Louis XVIII, the brother
of Louis XVI, as King of France.

14. The Comeback!The Comeback!
In 1815, Napoleon escaped the island of Elba and began a “Hundred Day
Campaign” to Paris. As Napoleon marched towards Paris, soldiers and citizens
began to support him. King Louis XVIII fled and Napoleon was back!
"From Napoleon to Louis XVIII. My good brother - there "From Napoleon to Louis XVIII. My good brother - there
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"I am your Emperor. If there is any one among you who
wishes to kill his emperor, here I am."

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at the Battle of Waterloo by an allied
force of British and Prussian troops.

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• Once again, Napoleon abdicated the throne.
• This time, he was sent to the small Atlantic island of St. Helena.
• Napoleon died in 1821 of stomach cancer. Recent studies suggest Napoleon may have been
poisoned. Others say he may have secretly escaped.

17. Death of Napoleon - 1821Death of Napoleon - 1821

18. Napoleon’s TombNapoleon’s Tomb

19. NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
Line 1 - Name of ruler
Line 2 - “Ruler/Leader of.....”
Line 3 - Three traits that describe the ruler
Line 4 - “Who has helped to” (2 good things)
Line 5 - “But also ”(2 bad things)
Line 6 - “Who will be remembered because of...”
Create a Bio- Poem
NAPOLEON’S TOMB ARC DE TRIOMPHE

20. LegacyLegacy
“I closed the gulf of anarchy and brought order out of
chaos. I rewarded merit regardless of birth or wealth,
wherever I found it. I abolished feudalism and restored
equality to all regardless of religion and before the law. I
fought the decrepit monarchies of the Old Regime
because the alternative was the destruction of all this. I
purified the Revolution.”
Did Napoleon do more to preserve the legacy of the
French Revolution or to destroy it?
Is he a Hero or a Tyrant?
"So he too is nothing more than an ordinary man. Now he
will also trample all human rights underfoot, and only
pander to his ambition; he will place himself above
everyone else and become a tyrant!"
- Ludwig von Beethoven

21. Following the defeat of Napoleon, the major European powers of the
day met in Vienna, Austria to establish a plan for peace and resolve
other problems that were created by Napoleon.
This was called The Congress of Vienna. The major powers involved
were Austria, Prussia, Russia, Britain, and France.
Congress of Vienna

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Prince Metternich, the
Congress of Vienna
attempted to stem the
tide of nationalism
sweeping across Europe.
He wanted to prevent
another Napoleon from
ever taking over Europe.
The Age of
Metternich

23. 1.Create a balance of power. This means that one nation should not be allowed to
dominate and threaten other nations. This would ensure that no future emperors would
conquer Europe like Napoleon had done.
2.Restore legitimacy – This meant restoring the absolutist ruling
families to their thrones. (turn back the clock)
The
Congress
had two
main goals:

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chose to keep the country intact to prevent French resentment or
nationalism and keep a balance of power.

25. Countries around France were strengthened. The Spanish Monarchy was
restored, The Netherlands was created and Prussia and Austria gained power.

Louis XVIII was put back on French throne.
Peace in Europe lasted 40 years and large scale was was prevented for 100
years until WWI.