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This was when Napoleon Bonaparte had the most influence and power. Started with the Coup d'etat, and ended with a final on the Battle of Waterloo. Shortly After he was sent to detention on St. Helena and island where Napoleon Bonaparte spent the rest of his life, until finally at the age of 51 dying on May 5, 1821, most likely from stomach cancer.
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Napoleon seized power from The Directory on the ninth of November, 1799. Napoleon overthrew the The Directory and effectively ended the French Revolution, beginning his rule of France.
- Political Achievement (gained political power through the Coup d'etat)
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Napoleon established a national banking system to aid the economic recovery of France after the recession for the revolution. With Napoleon's help, France was able to gain its citizens trust. The National Bank of France was able to restore the confidence in the French banking system. The Banque de France being close with the government, it was given the exclusive right to issue banknotes.
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Before, the french and catholic church's relationship was rather discordant. During the French Revolution, the french declared that all church property was french property. He realized that by making peace with the catholic churches he would be able to ease the catholics in his nation. On July 15, 1801, Napoleon signed a treaty with pope Pius XII, which was later invited for The Coronation of Napoleon.
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The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States & France. The strip of land was west of the Mississippi River. With the purchase, the United States was able to gain approximately 827,000 square miles of land for $15,000,000. France sold off the property since they saw it as a great opportunity to get back at the British. With the extra budget of 15 million dollars, France was able to use the money to fund its operations like military operations and more.
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The Napoleonic Code was a book by Napoleon Bonaparte, and it is a book about the civil code of France. It was able to clear up over 300 different legal systems in France and gave the citizens equality before the law no matter status or wealth (no one is above the law). The Napoleonic Code was one of Napoleon's greatest achievements during his rule and influence.
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One of Napoleon's greatest achievement is the Napoleonic Code, a book about the civil code of France. In Napoleon's mind, he believed that the people of France should be able to choose their own careers or profession. And with doing so, he was able abolish feudalism, a popular social system in Europe. Napoleon was successful in abolishing feudalism, while the National Assembly failed.
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The first consul (Napoleon Bonaparte) was crowned emperor on December 2, 1804. Napoleon invited Pope Pius XII. During his crowning of emperorship, he took it upon himself to crown himself as emperor of France (POWER MOVE!!!). A painting of this historic moment was later painted by Jacques-Louis David, the painting was named The Coronation of Napoleon (although his mom was painted on, she actually never attend the event).
- Political Achievement
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During the Third Coalition War, it was France and its clients under Napoleon against the Third Coalition: Russia, Sicily, Holy Roman Empire, Sweden, Naples, and UK. Napoleon's position due to the loss at the Battle of Cape Finisterre in earlier July of 1805. Napoleon decided then to destroy the Austrian army before they were joined by Russia. He and his army snuck up and took away with 60,000 of Austria's soldiers at the cost of only 2,000 soldiers of his own. VICTORY!!!!
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The Battles of Jena and Auerstedt was a crucial turning point for Napoleon's military campaigns ahead. Napoleon invaded Jena and Auerstedt with around 114,000 to 122,000 troops. Marching on, he handed Prussia and the Saxons a crushing defeat.
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The bloody Battle of Friedland handed Russia a crushing defeat. The Battle of Friedland was fought with 80,000 French troops against 60,000 russian troops. The Russian troops crossed the west bank of the Alle River of Friedland. With the French troops outnumber by 1:2, they held off the Russian attacks. At 5pm, Napoleon gathered his 65,000 troops and pushed the Russian army back into Friedland. There was when the French unleashed their firepower taking 20,000 Russian men.
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After the many losses Russia had to endure against French, Czar Alexander pushed for peace and proposed a treaty. As the 2 men met on a raft in the middle of the Neman river, they signed the treaty. French and Russia became allies, dominating Europe. Secretly, these 2 empires would aid each other in their disputes. The French benefitted from this treaty greatly. This is considered a great victory in one of many of Napoleon's victories during his rule.
- Social Reform
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Napoleon Bonaparte escaped Elba with 700 men. 2 days after his escape, he landed on the french mainland at Golfe-Juan. During his detention at Elba, the people of France were under the rule of the Bourbon King Louis XIII. He came to France and marched towards Paris with his supporters. Napoleon Drove up the streets, straight to Tuileries Palace, forcing King Louis XVIII to flee, gaining back his power and rule.
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Napoleon should be remembered as an Icon. Napoleon stepped into power at a time where France was weakened, divided, and in need of aid. Napoleon became emperor by himself and his own will (earned not given). Napoleon, as brilliant and resilient as he was, Napoleon was also very wild and dangerous. He wasn't like the conventional monarchs behind him. And that is why Napoleon made the most impactful and influential changes to France, whether it be the for the better or for the worst.
