Napoleon

  • Italian campaign GREEN

    Italian campaign GREEN

    Conflicts fought during the French Revolutionary War. This helped France break away from its dictatorship.
  • Egyptian campaign RED

    Egyptian campaign RED

    He led an expedition to Egypt hoping to disrupt British trade with India. He lose very badly. This was not good for his reputation.
  • Consulate GREEN

    Consulate GREEN

    He overthrew the weak Directory and made the Consulate (a three-man governing board). This was good because it helped strengthen France
  • Banque de France GREEN

    Banque de France GREEN

    Napoleon gave the bankers French finance. This was good for the bank.
  • Concordat of 1801 GREEN

    Concordat of 1801 GREEN

    This kept the Catholic Church under state control and recognized religious freedom for Catholics. This was good for both Napoleon and the people because they got religious freedom.
  • Consul for life GREEN

    Consul for life GREEN

    The new government offered him a job for life.this was good because for him he was one step closer it the throne.
  • Self declared emperor GREEN

    Self declared emperor GREEN

    Napoleon took the crown from the popes hands and placed it on his head. This was good because it shows the people he would be able to take control.
  • Napoleonic code YELLOW

    Napoleonic code YELLOW

    A new code of laws that embodied Enlightenment principles such as the equality of all citizens before the law, religious toleration, and he abolished feudalism. This is good because men citizens would be treated fairly. The women however, would lose some rights.
  • Continental system GREEN

    Continental system GREEN

    The French put taxes on British Imports and exports. This was good because it struck a massive blow to French’s rival.
  • Battle of trafalgar GREEN

    Battle of trafalgar GREEN

    Trafalgar was fought in the southwest coast of Spain. This is green because the French won
  • Holy Roman Empire abolished GREEN

    Holy Roman Empire abolished GREEN

    He abolished the Holy a Roman Empire and created a 38 member Confederation of the Rhine under France protection. This was good because it helped him seize control of part of Europe.
  • Invasion of Russia YELLOW

    Invasion of Russia YELLOW

    Russia became unhappy with the economic effects of the Continental System. Napoleon assembled an army with soldiers from 20 nations. This was not too good because as the Russians retreated they burned land leaving France hungry behind.
  • Resistance in Spain RED

    Resistance in Spain RED

    Spanish resisted the French and were met with brutal repression. However, this only inflamed Spanish nationalism. This was not good for the French because the Spanish were fighting back.
  • Battle of Nations at Leipzig RED

    Battle of Nations at Leipzig RED

    Russia, Britain, Austria, and Prussia formed an alliance against France and defeated them. Napoleon was defeated.
  • Abdication YELLOW

    Abdication YELLOW

    Napoleon stepped down from power and was exiled to Elba. This was good for the people because Napoleon had not done too great recently.
  • Hundred days RED

    Hundred days RED

    Napoleon only fought for 100 days before being defeated at Waterloo.
  • Waterloo RED

    Waterloo RED

    Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo in a day-long battle and he was forced to abdicate and go into exile.