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Egyptian Campaign🔴
Napoleon’s campaign in Egypt in an attempt to protect French trade while also creating scientific enterprise. The campaign eventually ended in defeat for the French, later forcing napoleon to withdrawal troops from the area. -
Consulate 🟡
Lasted until May 18,1804
Was a form of government in the French First Republic. Napoleon not only founded the Consulate, but he also named himself First Consul. This put him at the head of the government, without being the sole ruler. -
Banque de France🟢
The Banque de France was established by Napoleon In Paris to help economic recovery after being in debt for so long. It was mostly used my merchants, due to the sum of money that was required to be deposited. -
Concordat of 1801🟢
A document signed by Napoleon and Pope Pius VII. This document ended church reforms that were established during the revolution. -
Consul for life🟢
Napoleon named himself First Consul for life. This made sure that his bloodline now ruled over France for the foreseeable future. -
Napoleonic Code 🟢
A book that simplified all laws into one place, making them more readable and less confusing. It was created because Napoleon wanted to make France more modern and update its laws. -
Declared self emperor🟢
Napoleon felt that the title of king was not permanent enough so he opted for emperor. During the coronation, even though he had invited the pope to crown him, he took the crown and crowned himself. This was and act to show that there was no one more powerful than him. -
Battle of Trafalagar 🔴
A battle between the British and French as part of Napoleons plan to invade England. Even though the British
were outnumbered, they used a tactic that cut through the French fleet, helping them secure their victory. -
Abolished Holy Roman Empire 🟢
Francis II let go of his title, all states and officials were released from all obligations to the Holy Roman Empire. The empire however, had been on a long decline for a while and it did not come as much of a surprise when it finally happened. -
Continental System
Lasted until April 11, 1814
Also known as the continental Blockade it was an attack on the British and their trade. It was designed to cut off trade and make it impossible for them to gain profit. -
Resistance in Spain🔴
Lasted until 4/17/1814
While French troops were stationed in Spain, they were rioted against by the people living there. The French were eventually pushed out of Spain’s borders. -
Invasion of Russia🔴
Lasted until December 14, 1812
Napoleon invaded Russia in an attempt to push them back farther into the United Kingdom. there were many casualties and great loss of life. It eventually resulted in Napoleon being exiled. -
Battle of Nations at Leipzig🔴
Lasted until October 19, 1813
The combined armies of Prussian Austria Sweden and Russia battles against napoleons army that also contained Polish and Italian soldiers. The end result was that of coalition army having the victory. -
Hundred Days🔴
Lasted until July 8, 1815
After Napoleon returned from exile he then Benami into A final battle. This marked the final defeat of Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. -
Waterloo🔴
Napoleon led the French army into a battle against The seventh coalition. But I was close until finally it was pushed in favor of the seventh collision and Napoleon was finally defeated. -
Abdication🔴
After being defeated at Waterloo, Napoleon signed the treaty of Fontainebleau that was later ratified by Napoleon April 13 effectively removing him from leadership in government.