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The Rise and Fall of Napoleon: Nationalism in Europe

Explore the dramatic rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, a key figure in the aftermath of the French Revolution. Starting as a successful general, Napoleon seized power in 1799 and crowned himself Emperor in 1804. His ambition expanded his empire across Europe, but rising nationalism among conquered nations and a disastrous campaign in Russia in 1812 led to his downfall. The Congress of Vienna sought to secure peace in Europe and restore monarchy, ending a period marked by his influence and the spread of nationalist sentiment that would echo until World War I.

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The Rise and Fall of Napoleon: Nationalism in Europe

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  1. Do Now • Please get out your history notebook/piece of paper and something to write with. • We will be taking notes on and discussing the rise and fall of Napoleon to finish our look at the French Revolution!

  2. Why? • 10.2.5 - Discuss how nationalism spread across Europe with Napoleon but was repressed for a generation under the Congress of Vienna and Concert of Europe until the Revolutions of 1848.

  3. Napoleon’s Rise to Power • France was at war many neighboring countries during the revolution. • Napoleon was a young general who rose through the ranks with victories over Austria and his ventures in Egypt. • In 1799 Napoleon seized control of France, overthrew the Directory (the latest gov’t in France after Robespierre and his Republic failed) and set up the Consulate. • By 1804 Napoleon crowned himself (literally!) the Emperor of France.

  4. Napoleon’s Rise and Fall • Napoleon wanted to expand his power across Europe. • By 1812, Napoleon controlled Spain, parts of Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. • By 1815 however, Napoleon’s empire collapsed. Two things led to his empire’s demise: • The rise of NATIONALISM in the countries he controlled • His failed attempt to conquer Russia

  5. Nationalism • Countries conquered by Napoleon began to rise up with Nationalism – a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country. • Why? • They viewed the French as oppressors of their freedom.

  6. Defeat in Russia • Napoleon invaded Russia in the late summer of 1812. • The Russians avoided battles by retreating and burning their crops as they went (“scorched earth” policy). • French troops had no food! By October, Napoleon had to turn around for fear of the harsh Russian winter. • Out of 400,000 soldiers, only 10,000 survived.

  7. Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) • After Napoleon’s defeat, leaders met to secure peace across Europe. • How would peace be created? • By balancing power, so no one country could conquer all of Europe. • Re-establishing and protecting the system of monarchy in Europe. • War on a Napoleonic scale would not be seen till the outbreak of World War I 100 years later.

  8. Legacy of Napoleon • Napoleon sparked a spirit of nationalism that would remain a powerful force in Europe for the next 100 years up until the outbreak of World War I.

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