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Italian Campaign (green)
Napoleon divided and conquered an army of Austrians and their allies. Eventually, many republics of Italy surrendered to the French. -
Egyptian Campaign (red)
France was defeated by the British Navy during the battle of the Nile. Napoleon abandoned his troops and returned to France claiming they won. -
Consulate (green)
A French Government established during the French Revolution. It improved the government and put Napoleon in control. -
Banque De France (green)
Established the Bank of France. In doing so, revised the entire French economic system. -
Concordat of 1801 (yellow)
Napoleon wanted to heal divisions with the Catholic Church and use the clergy to prop up his regime. Catholicism was declared the religion of majority. Eventually the Pope renounced it and Napoleon placed him under house arrest. -
Consul for Life (green)
A huge step in creating a new regime for himself. Napoleon declared himself Consul for Life which made him the leading political figure in France. -
Code Napoleon (yellow)
A law code for France. Reflected principles of the French Revolution and established equality. Unfortunately, it also took away from some of the Women's reforms from the Revolution -
Declared Self Emperor (green)
Napoleon declared himself Emperor and of the highest authority. -
Battle of Trafalgar (red)
Led by Admiral Lord Nelson, the British fleet defeated the Spanish and French. This resulted in Napoleon unable to invade England. -
Continental System (yellow)
Meant to isolate Britain to increase Napoleon’s rule over Europe. “Order In Council” forbade trade with the United Kingdom while “Milan Decree” stated any ship stopped in Britain would be seized. Led to the war of 1812. -
Abolished Holy Roman Empire (green)
After being defeated by the Napoleon and the French army, Francis II removed his title and released all states and people from their obligations to the Empire. -
Resistance in Spain (Red)
Spain refused to support Napoleon’s goal of invading Portugal. France was eventually defeated in the Peninsular war as Napoleon also decided to invade Spain. -
Invasion of Russia (red)
Napoleon wanted to force Russia into the blockade of the United Kingdom. The war resulted in a large number of casualties and a decisive Russian victory. -
Battle of Nations at Leipzig (red)
The first time Napoleon was distinctly defeated by Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Sweden armies led by Tsar Alexander. The defeat resulted in the destruction of French powers in Europe. -
Hundred Days (red)
The period between Napoleon’s return from exile and the second restoration of King Louis XVII. Brought to an end at Waterloo, it was the final event in Napoleon’s domination. -
Battle of Waterloo (red)
Napoleons final defeat. The battle ended Napoleon’s rule as Emperor and ended the French Empire as they were defeated by the British and Prussians. -
Abdication (yellow)
Napoleon was forced to abdicate by parliament after defeat. He was eventually sent to St.Helena for his final exile.