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Saint Domingue Revolt
The Saint Domingue Revolt was an uprising in the French colony of Saint Domingue, or modern day Haiti. When Napoleon sent an expedition to Saint Domingue in order to stop the revolt and reclaim the profitable sugar industry, the expedition failed horribly, leading to Napoleon leaving his dream of an American Empire. -
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Napoleon leads French troops and forces English troops out of Toulon
During the French Revolution, England had invaded the French port city of Toulon. The French were trying desperately to retake the city when the captain overseeing the siege was wounded. Napoleon was given the chance to lead and devised a plan to recapture Toulon. His plan succeeded and within 48 hours, Toulon was under French control once again. -
Napoleon Faces off against Royalists
In 1795, a mob of royalists tried to regain control of Paris. Napoleon stepped in and used artillery to shoot and disperse the crowd. This event led to him being put in charge of defending the French Interior. -
Napoleon Takes Power in Coup D'etat
As the old French government became weak, many wanted a strong government to take place in order to protect France from many looming threats. In November 1799, armed supporters of Napoleon surrounded the directory legislature and forced Napoleon into power. -
Louisiana Purchase
After the revolt in Saint Domingue, Napoleon sold the French territory of Louisiana to the United States of America in order to turn his focus on Europe. -
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Napoleonic Wars
The Napoleonic Wars were war campaigns overseen by Napoleon in order to expand the French Empire.
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Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleon had hoped to defeat Great Britain and so he teamed up with Spain to launch an attack on the island. The British Commander, Admiral Nelson, had previously beaten Napoleon in Egypt and was once again victorious against the two navies off the Spanish coast. -
Battle of Austerlitz
This was a decisive land victory over Austrian and Russian troops near the city of Vienna, Austria. This battle came just two months after Napoleon's humiliating loss at Trafalgar. -
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Continental System
The Continental System was a plan implemented by Napoleon that would limit the number of countries that Britain would be able to trade with. The way the Continental System worked was, Napoleon would prohibit ally countries from trading with Great Britain. This plan was implemented until Napoleon first abdicated the throne in 1814. -
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Napoleon's Russia Campaign
This campaign was a futile attempt to invade Russia. While the French Army did win a few battles, desertion, starvation, and bad weather severely weakened the army. The winter was especially brutal, the horrible weather causing food shortages and disease, completely demolishing Napoleon's forces. -
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Battle of Leipzig
This battle saw Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Great Britain face off against Napoleon's army near the German town of Leipzig. This was a clear defeat for Napoleon's fleet and allowed for the allied nations to advance into France. -
Fall of Paris
The allied countries advanced through France and finally arrived in Paris where they took hold. This forced Napoleon to give up his throne and he was exiled to be emperor of a small island off of Italy called Elba. -
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The Hundred Days
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Battle of Waterloo
The battle of Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history. It saw British, German, Belgian and Dutch forces take on Napoleon's army. The French did not stand a chance against the other forces and lost the bloody battle. This battle marked the end of Napoleon's military career. -
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Napoleon's Exile to St. Helena
Napoleon was exiled yet again but this time to a volcanic island 1,200 miles from the nearest mainland, Southern Africa. He lived on this island until his early death at the age of 51 on May 5, 1821
