Chapter 21 French Revolution and Napoleon

21.4 Napoleonic Era

I. Napoleon as Dictator (1799-1814)

A. The Consulate- people accepted dictatorship1. Wanted stability or were afraid2. 3 consuls- Napoleon 1st consul3. New government put to vote- plebiscite

B. Accomplishments in Government1. Napoleonic Code- all law2. Bank of France3. Public education4. Concordat- agreement with Pope

II. Napoleon as Emperor

A. 1804- France on EmpireB. Continued War

1. Continental System- French and allies can’t trade with Britain

III. Reorganization of Europe

A. Controls most of Europe1. Family members placed as monarchs

B. Increased nationalism1. Napoleonic Code in every conquered nation

C. Peninsular War- 1808-18141. Drove out Spain’s King- brother becomes king2. Revolt helped by British- Duke Wellington

IV. Catastrophe in Russia

A. Czar goes against Continental SystemB. The Grand Army

1. Invades Russia- 600,000 soldiers2. Russian’s use scorched earth policy3. Captures Moscow but has to retreat

Assignment

• Imagine you are a soldier in the Grand Army, retreating from Russia during the cold winter. Write a letter to a loved one at home describing your experiences.

V. Final Defeat

A. Austria, Prussia, and Great Britain join RussiaB. Leipzig- Napoleon defeated allies capture

ParisC. Napoleon abdicates- exiled to ElbaD. Restored Bourbon monarchy

VI. Hundred Days

A. Napoleon escapes from Elba- led army into Paris

B. Waterloo- June 18, 18151. Final defeat2. Napoleon exiled to St. Helena

Assignment

• Handout• You are to design a political cartoon or comic

strip depicting Napoleon. You will be given some class time to work on your cartoon.