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Napoleon invades Italy
Napoleon was chosen to lead French troops into Italy. There, the French defeated the Austrians, who ruled Italy at that time. As a result, France acquired Belgium from Austria. They also acquired hundreds of art treasures from Italy, Which were placed in the Louvre, the French national museum. -
Egypt
Napoleon sailed for Egypt, where British forces were stationed. He won a great land victory there, but the British fleet destroyed the French fleet. Nevertheless, the French succeeded in establishing their influence in Egypt. Another important outcome of the French campaign was that soldiers accompanying Napoleon discovered the Rosetta Stone. -
The Consulate
The new government that was set up by Napoleon was called the Consulate. He placed himself at its head and took the title of First Consul. By this time, Russia was no longer at war with France. However, Austria and Great Britain were. In 1801, Napoleon led France forces to victory over Austria. In 1802, he arranged a peace treaty with Great Britain. -
Austria
Napoleon led French forces to victory over austria. -
First Consul
Napoleon brought peace and order, so he was very poplular. He asked the people to elect him first Consul. They did so in plebiscite, or popular vote. -
Peace Treaty with Great Britain
Napoleon aranged a Peace Treaty with Great Britian. -
Britain Declares War on France
Great Britian, threatened by Napoleons actions, declared war on France. Great Britian and its allies, however, were not able to stop Napoleon and his soldiers. -
Emperor
The French made Napoleon emporer of France. His coronation was held in the Notre Dame Cathedral. -
Napolean crowned himself King of Italy
The Pope come from Rome for the crowning, but did not hace a chiance to place the crown on Napoleon's head. Napoleon took the crown out of the Pope's hands and crowned himself. -
Confederation of the Rhine
Napoleon formed the Confederationof the Rhine, which consisted of a group of conquered German States. -
Invaded Spain and Portugal
Napleon invaded Spain and Portugal. -
Papel States, Pope in prison
Napoleon made the Papal States part of France and put the Pope in prison. France's boundaries now include much of Europe. -
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French Freeze
The bitter winter has started. Hundreds of thousands of French soldiers froze to death as temperatures fell to -40 degrees below zero. Thousands more died from disease and lack of food. In the end, fewer than 100,000 soldiers made it back to France. -
Invaded Russia
Napoleon organized a Grand Army of about 600,000 soldiers of different nationalities. It was the largest armt the world had yet seen. In the summer, the Grand Army invaded Russia. Except for one battle, though, the Russians did not fight. Instead, they retreated, drawing Napoleon deeper into Russia. As the Russians retreated, they burned their villages and food supplies, leacing nothing for the advancing French. -
Moscow
Napoleon reached Moscow, which had been abbanded by russia. Shortly after, the French arrived, now having no food or shelter. Napoleon sint several peace proposals to the Russians, but they were ignored. Finally, he gave the order to withdraw. -
Allies Join Together
Napoleon quickly raised another army, but the new soliers were not trained. They were defeated by the allied forces of Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Great Britian. This was the first time the four corners had joined together to fight Napoleon. -
Allies take Paris
Napoleon was forced to give up the throne after the allies took Paris. He was sent exile to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy. He managed to escape, however, and gathered together enough troops to invade France. For 100 days, Napoleon again reigned as emperor. -
Waterloo
He was defeated by the allies, under the British leadership of the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo. -
DEATH MURDERDERDERDER :)
Napoleon was sent to the island of St. Helena off the west coast of Africa, where he died.
