DO-NOW: Look at the map.

How did the geography of Europe help

Napoleon conquer? How did the geography of

Europe lead to Napoleon’s defeat?

AIM: How was Napoleon true to the goals of the French

Revolution?

Bonaparte, Napoleon: (1769-1821) Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe. He was defeated at Waterloo, and died several years later on the island of Saint Helena.

Napoleonic Code: legal code (code of laws) of Napoleon that included many Enlightenment ideas

Emperor: Political ruler of a country of nation. Similar to a king

Read Changes of NapoleonUsing the reading, complete the chart

Napoleon’s government Old Regime

Voting Rights

Men could vote (Sorry, Ladies )

No voting – King had all power

Freedom of Press

Freedom of Press with some government censorship

No Freedom of Press

Government jobs

Government positions were available for all based on ability

Government positions were only available to Nobles

Education System

Education system open to all based on ability

Only Nobility can get a formal education

Slavery Restored slavery in French colonies

Slavery was legal in French colonies

Religion Freedom of Religion, but Catholicism is official religion

Only Catholicism is recognized as a religion. Protestants were persecuted

How was Napoleon true to the ideas of the French Revolution? How was he a supporter of the Old Regime?

Using your completed chart, write 2 paragraphs answering the following question:Was Napoleon true to the goals of the French

Revolution?Be sure to include at least three (3) facts from the

reading. Use Napoleon’s own wordsYou MUST choose a side, Yes or No, and support it

with facts

Exit Card:Answer the multiple choice questions on the

exit card and hand it in on your way out.