UNIT 7 Chapter 23 – The French Revolution & Napoleon

1. UNIT 7Chapter 23 – The French Revolution & Napoleon THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

2. CHAPTER 23 The French Revolution and Napoleon,1789–1815 The French Revolution establishes a new political order, Napoleon Bonaparte gains and loses an empire, and European states forge a balance of power. The French Revolution Begins SECTION 1 SECTION 2 Revolution Brings Reform and Terror Napoleon Forges an Empire SECTION 3 Napoleon’s Empire Collapses SECTION 4 The Congress of Vienna SECTION 5 Napoleon Bonaparte crossing the Great Saint Bernard pass in 1801. Painting, Jacques Louis David.

3. OBJECTIVES • CORE OBJECTIVE:Analyze the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the Congress of Vienna. • Objective 7.1: Summarize the factors that led to the French Revolution • Objective 7.2: Explain the developments in French government that led to the Reign of Terror • Objective 7.3: Summarize how Napoleon restored order in France. • Objective 7.4: Summarize Napoleon’s defeat, comeback, and final downfall along with the impact of the Congress of Vienna.

4. Chapter 23 SECTION 3 – NAPOLEON FORGES AN EMPIRE Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, seizes power in France and makes himself emperor.

5. NAPOLEON IS FROM CORSICA • Born in 1769 • He is 5’3” • Sent to military school at age 9 • Graduated military school at age 16, becomes military officer • In his early 20’s during the Revolution

6. NAPOLEON SEIZES POWER • Early Life • Napoleon Bonaparte — attends Ecole military school in Paris (West Point), joins army, was mocked for height and accent • Hero of the Hour • In 1795, Napoleon defeats royalist rebels attacking National Convention – becomes hero • Napoleon wins stunning victories in Italy, gaining popularity • News of his defeats in Egypt is suppressed • Coup d’État • In November 1799, he carries out coup d’état — seizure of power • Napoleon defeats British, Russians, Austrians who join forces against him WRITE THIS DOWN!

7. Napoleon rules france • Vote of Approval • New constitution is approved through plebiscite — vote of the people • Restoring Order at Home • To fix economy, he sets up national banking system, efficient tax collection, dismissed corrupt officials • Establishes lycées— government-run public schools to train officials • Signs concordat— agreement — with pope restoring Catholicism in France • Creates Napoleonic Code — uniform system of laws • Napoleon Crowned as Emperor • In December 1804, Napoleon crowns himself emperor of France WRITE THIS DOWN!

8. French growth • Loss of American Territories • In 1801, Napoleon attempts to retake colony of Saint Domingue but fails • Gives up on the Americas and concentrates on Europe • Sells the Louisiana Territory to United States for $15 million in 1803 • Conquering Europe • Britain, Russia, Austria, Sweden join forces against Napoleon • Napoleon crushes enemy forces in several brilliant battles • Napoleon forces Austria, Russia, Sweden to sign peace treaties in 1802 – France is finally at peace!

9. WRITE THIS DOWN! Napoleon builds an empire • The Battle of Trafalgar • In 1805, British win Battle of Trafalgar — ensures British naval superiority • This defeat forces Napoleon to give up plan of invading Britain • Looks for another way to control Britain • The French Empire • Napoleon controls Europe except for Britain, Portugal, Sweden, Ottomans • Has puppet rulers in some countries, alliances with others • French Empire reaches largest extent from 1807 to 1812

10. Napoleon’s wars1805 - 1813

11. NAPOLEON’S EMPIRE — Assessment Lycees are? (A) A vote of the people (B) Peace treaties made by Napoleon (C) Napoleon’s system of laws (D) Government run public schools What does Coup d’etat literally mean? (A) Without government (B) Blow to the state (C) Rule by few (D) State without vision

12. NAPOLEON’S EMPIRE — Assessment Lycees are? (A) A vote of the people (B) Peace treaties made by Napoleon (C) Napoleon’s system of laws (D) Government run public schools What does Coup d’etat literally mean? (A) Without government (B) Blow to the state (C) Rule by few (D) State without vision

13. Vocabulary Assessment What did the concordat that Napoleon signed do? (A) Made peace in France for the first time in 10 years (B) Restored Catholicism in France (C) Created a new French Empire when he was crowned emperor by the Pope (D) Officially ended the French Revolution Which of these best describes an Emigre? (A) King Louis XVI using force to end the Revolution (B) Nobles fleeing France during peasant uprisings (C) The Third Estate creating the National Assembly (D) Peasants revolting against their manors for freedom

14. Vocabulary Assessment What did the concordat that Napoleon signed do? (A) Made peace in France for the first time in 10 years (B) Restored Catholicism in France (C) Created a new French Empire when he was crowned emperor by the Pope (D) Officially ended the French Revolution Which of these best describes an Emigre? (A) King Louis XVI using force to end the Revolution (B) Nobles fleeing France during peasant uprisings (C) The Third Estate creating the National Assembly (D) Peasants revolting against their manors for freedom

15. FRENCH REVOLUTION REWIND! • CRASH COURSE REVIEW! • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTvKwCylFY&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9&index=30