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NAPOLEONSocial 20-1

THE PEOPLE WERE STILL NOT UNITED.Even with all the struggles that the people had to face, they were still not united. They were in agreement on some points of the revolution, but the terror of the guillotine also divided them (no pun intended).

1. How did napoleon rise to power?

There were many symbols of

French nationalism that were developed

during the revolution.

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Jaques-Louis David:Jaques-Louis David is sometimes referred to as the official

artist of the revolution. He painted the Oath of the Horatii before

the revolution began. It was actually commissioned by louis XVI.

David was a supporter of the revolution so the people of France

felt that the meaning behind the painting supported their cause.

Some people felt that the painting was more powerful in stirring

up the people than any of the tracts of the day.

When the revolution was nearing the end, David felt that

Napoleon was the natural leader for the people. David became

Napoleon’s personal artist (sort of like a modern day campaign

manager). He created the painting Napoleon Crossing The Alps

to support the image of a heroic powerful leader. This image was

recreated five times to be spread around the empire. In reality,

Napoleon rode a donkey over the alps. That would not have been

heroic enough for an image of Napoleon. It would

not have fit with the ideology they were trying

to create.

Oath of the HoratiiThis painting was used to inspire the people to do their duty no matter how difficult it may be.

EARLY PROPAGANDA

David was controlling the

people’s interpretations of

history and visions of the future.

Death of MaratDavid made a martyr out of Marat. The people rallied behind the revolution more after Marat’s death.

The Sabine WomenThis painting was meant to convince the people to stop quarreling and unite once more.

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In June 1812, Napoleon and his forces invaded Russia...

2. What issues did Napoleon come across that led to his retreat?

Your opinion:What could he have done differently to be successful?

N A P O L E O N V S . R U S S I ANever

Invade Russia

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Turn to the Map/Graph on page 55 of your textbook.

ANALYZING THE DATA

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3. How did David and Napoleon tried to control peoples interpretation of history and their vision of the future?

What is an Ideology? An ideology is a system of thinking that a nation or society uses to make decisions affecting the people.

An ideology considers:

-Human Nature

-Interpretation of History

-Vision of the Future

-Role of Gov. and Society

IDEOLOGIES AND INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY

4. What is the difference between history and the past?

MR. MCCLUNGIt is now time for stories with

Almo

Napoleon’s most embarrassing defeat.