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The Jacobins take over the government through a Coup d'etat or a sudden seizure of power.
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Napoleon is elected to become a one of three Consuls for France's new government.
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Napoleon begins conquering Europe and expanding his empire.
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Napoleon crowns himself emperor declaring he is above The Pope and the Church.
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Napoleon suffers his worse naval defeat below Spain against British forces.
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Napoleon cuts trade routes from Britain to other parts of Europe.
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Russia begins illegal trading with Britain behind Napoleon's back.
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Napoleon is defeated by the harsh weather as he ventures into Russia, the beginning of the end for Napoleon.
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Napoleon is sent to Elba after his military defeat in Russia.
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After escaping Elba Napoleon returned to France and took control again, backed by his supporters.
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With his new army Napoleon faces a defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, his worst fight and his last.
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Napoleon is finally sent to the remote island of St. Helena where he will live out the rest of his days. Retired to a life on St. Helena and a death alone in 1821, Napoleon will be remembered at an incredible man throughout history and although he accomplished many great things in his life he will still be remembered as an awful tyrant who was never satisfied with his power.
