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Napoloen was born in Corsica, an island in the Mediteranean.
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Graduated the military
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In 1796 he became the commander of the French armies in Italy. There he won many battles.
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By 1799 the British had defeated the French naval forces supporting Napoleon's army in Egypt. After the defeat, Napoleon abandoned his army and returned to Paris.
He then took part in the coup d'etat, and overthrew the Directory and set up a new government. -
In 1801 Napoleon came to an agreement with the pope, which recognized Catholicism as the religion of France. In return the Pope would not ask for the Church lands seized in the revolution.
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In 1802 Napoleon was made consul for life.
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In 1803 Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory for $15 million
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In 1804 Napoleon crowned himself Emperor Napoleon I
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From 1807 to 1812 Napoloen was the master of Europe
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In 1812 Napoleon fell when he decided to invade Russia. Withing a few years, his fall was complete.
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I think Napoleon preserved the gains and goals of the Revolution because he did improve things for France. As a skilled military man, I think he was the right choice for helping France get back on their feet.
