Directions

Take out the graphic organizer from last week on the Rise of Radicalism and turn to the other side on Napoleon for notes

Review What were some of the issues of France before the

Revolution? Why was the Estates General called? How would you describe the King’s leadership? What were the goals of the 3rd Estate? What kind of government did the 3rd Estate form? In what ways did the French Revolution become

more radical?

Napoleon and the End of the Revolution

Essential QuestionHow did Napoleon both

continue and hinder the ideas of the Revolution?

Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte Was a brilliant general who

won several victories against the enemies of France

Became a hero throughout France

People grow tired of the Reign of Terror and Robespierre is overthrown

Napoleon becomes 1st Consul (leader)

The Napoleonic Code Were a series of laws and

regulations that Napoleon created to reform the French government, society, and economy

These reforms brought stability and prosperity to France after the Reign of Terror

Reforms of the Napoleonic Code Creates a fair tax system Constructs a National Bank to grow the economy Fires corrupt officials Use meritocracy - People get jobs based on merit (not

who you know)

Recognizes Catholicism as “faith of Frenchmen” Equality for all under the law Restricted Freedom of Speech (against

him/government)

Napoleon’s Ambition and Quest for Power Crowned Emperor in

1804 Much like an absolute

monarch People support this

Expands France’s empire by conquering most of Europe and defeating country after country

Emperor Napoleon I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A

Downfall of Napoleon Napoleon is eventually

defeated by several countries after his failed invasion of Russia Exiled to the island of St.

Helena

Countries establish France as a constitutional monarchy

DirectionsWork on the “Napoleon and

Napoleonic Code” sheet silentlyTurn in when finished

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKmqRqY0RLg