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Italian Campaign
April 20, 1792
Napoleon was an unknown commander that lead the Italian Campaign. They we’re outmatched but won anyways. This win made him very well known and celebrated for this victory. This was a success not just for the French people but for him too. This lead him to his fame and rule. -
Egyptian Campaign
July 1, 1798
This established napoleon’s power and gave him more trade access. This was very successful because it gave him a reputation and also wealth and power. -
Consulate
November 10, 1799 - 1804
It was an executive branch consisting of only 3 people as the leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès and Pierre-Roger Ducos. Napoleon was the only one with real power. This was a success because napoleon was given a lot of governmental power. -
Banque de France
January 18, 1800
It was the central bank of France, originally created as a private institution in Paris, it eventually became public for everyone.This was a success because it had created a centralized banking system for the whole country, this was very beneficial for the counties economy. -
Concordat of 1801
July 15, 1801
This kept the church under state control, this was a failure because it ultimately gave him no real power. -
Consul for life
August 4, 1802
Napoleon made an oath to become consul for life meaning he will rule until he dies, he even makes his future son the heir. This was a success because he had gained full power and the throne. -
Napoleonic Code
March 21, 1804
Frances first set of laws that provide civil and governmental framework for the country. It mainly covered colonial affairs, the family and individual rights. It was successful because it provided stability in the country and it lasted a very long time. -
Declared self emperor
May 18, 1804
Napoleon declared himself to be the Emporor of France, eventually he was crowned. This was a success because the name stuck, and he officially had the title. -
Battle of Trafalgar
October 21, 1805
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval war between the British, and the French and Spanish. This was to try to gain control of the English Channel. It was a failure because it was improperly planned and the british navy was of higher quality although being outnumbered. -
Abolished Holy Roman Empire
August 6, 1806
This was an attempt to gain control over the German states, this proved successful and gave him more power offer the Germans. -
Continental System
Nov 21, 1806
This was Napoleon’s attempt at banning trade with Britain the make their economy worse. This was a failure because it didn’t work the way he wanted it too and it eventually lead to his fall in power. -
Resistance in Spain
March 3, 1808
Napoleon wanted to undergo Catholic reforms, but the Spaniards didn’t want this. They revolted and the French fought back. This is a faliure for Napoleon because the Spaniards ambushed supplies and resources, so the French lost more. -
Invasion of Russia
June 24, 1812
Napoleon decided to invade Russia with 422,000 men within six weeks, Napoleon lost half of his army. It was a huge failure because his main military power was completely destroyed. -
Battle of Nations at Leipzig
October 16-19, 1813
This battle lost napoleon Poland, Austria, and Germany. They were at a huge disadvantage in the fight. This was a failure because he lost a huge amount of land and troops. -
Hundred Days
March 20, 1815
Also known as the War of the Seventh Coalition, this was the war that brought him down, it also brought back the kingship in France, This was a failure because yet he was back in office, it was very short term power that ultimately had gained him nothing. -
Waterloo
June 18, 1815
This battle was the place were napoleon was defeated and his reign came to an end. This was a failure for him because he was no longer in power and had lost everything. -
Abdication
June 22, 1815
Napoleon returned to Paris hoping to still have his political support but instead, everyone wanted him to abdicate. This was a success for the French because he was slowly ruining the government.