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Italian Campaign (Green)
This was a victory for Napoleon and after this the French were able to rule over parts of northern Italy. The campaign ended in 1800. -
Egyptian Campaign (Red)
The Egyptian Campaign was an all around failure where Napoleon left his men and returned to France with false promises of victory. -
Consulate (Green)
The Consulate was the French government set up after the Coup of 18-19 Brumaire. Napoleon abolished it after declaring himself emperor in 1804. -
Banque de France (Green)
Napoleon had established the Banque de France to enact economic recovery after a strong recession. This was one of Napoleon’s successes as the Banque de France is still active today. -
The Concordat of 1801
This agreement established the the Catholic religion would be worshipped by most Frenchmen, that Napoleon could nominate bishops and that they would serve the regime. -
Consul for Life (Green)
In 1802 Napoleon had became First Consul for life and he was backed by popular vote. -
Napoleonic Code (Green)
This was a civil code that was established and proved to be a success for Napoleon as it still exists in France today although heavily amended. -
Napoleon the Emperor (Green)
Napoleon had declared himself emperor to align with others such as Charlemagne and to say that he will make his mark on history. -
Resistance in Spain (Red)
While France had been ruling over Spain many citizens still supported the original king and started a resistance. Attempts to suppress the rebellion only further fueled their nationalism and after witnessing Spain, Austria also began to revolt against their French rulers. -
Battle of Trafalgar (Red)
This battle aimed to spread Napoleon’s empire to England but he was ultimately defeated during the naval engagement establishing England’s naval supremacy. -
Abolished Holy Roman Empire (Green)
In the face of Napoleon’s rise to power Francis II abdicated and with this the Holy Roman Empire ended after 1,000 years. -
The Continental System (Red)
This was a blockade of ships that were used to block off Britain from trading with other countries in Europe. The plan was to force the British into surrendering but they ended up outlasting Napoleon. It lasted until December 17, 1807. -
Invasion of Russia (Red)
This invasion was a failure as while the French managed to push their way into Russia they eventually had to retreat after the harsh winter and lack of crops left them frost bitten and starved. It lasted until December 14, 1812. -
Battle of Nations at Leipzig (Red)
This was another one of Napoleon’s losses and as a result of the defeat Napoleon had abdicated for the first time and he was exiled to Elba. The battle ended on October 19. -
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Hundred Days (Yellow)
While this period includes Napoleon’s return to the throne it also ends with him being dethroned and exiled to St. Helena so therefore it is both a victory and failure. -
Battle of Waterloo (Red)
Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo effectively ended his rule as emperor and he was exiled to St. Helena. -
Napoleon’s Abdication (Red)
Napoleon had abdicated in favor that his son take over after he did this condition was not honored and Louis XVIII was the next ruler.