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The overthrow of the Directory of France that resulted in Napoleon taking power. Created the Consulate as the governing body In France and marked the end of the French revolution.
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Napoleon signs a pact with Pope Pious VII restoring Catholicism as the religion of the vast majority of French citizens healing one of the wounds of the French revolution.
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A question that Napoleon posed to voters asking if they wanted to make France an empire. They voted yes which made him the first emperor of France.
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A blockade which stopped French or French allied ships from trading with Britain. Was proved largely ineffective and eventually resulted in the fall of Napoleon.
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Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I signed the Treaties of Tilsit ending the war of the fourth coalition and giving Napoleon control of an Empire that encompasses almost all of Europe
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Napoleon invades Russia after they withdraw from the continental system. https://www.history.com/news/napoleons-disastrous-invasion-of-russia
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Napolean's troops leave Russia after a failed invasion and heavy losses. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/napoleon-retreats-from-moscow
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Napoleon is forced to leave his throne with the signing of the treaty of Fontainebleau and is exiled to the island of Elba
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Occurred when Napoleon returned from exile. Brought a short period of renewed Glory for Napoleon and problems for his enemies
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Napoleon's last battle which ended in defeat. Resulted in him abdicating the throne for the second time and being exiled to the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena
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Napoleon dies of unknown causes at the age of 51 on the island of Saint Helena. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/napoleon-dies-in-exile
