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Europe Map before Napoleon
This map shows Europe before Napoleon came to power. -
Napoléon Bonaparte Contributions
Economic reforms : he turned it around in only a year. Fair taxes, increased trade, the development of French luxury industries, a new commercial code, an improved infrastructure, and a central bank to control monetary policy were keys to his success
Education reforms : He restarted the primary schools, created a new elite secondary system of schools, and established many other schools for the general populace. He promoted education for girls and greatly improved teacher training. -
Peace of Amiens
Treaty of Amiens its an agreement signed at Amiens by Britain, France, Spain and the Netherlands to have peace in Europe for 1 year and 2 months. -
Invasion of Russia
"Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812. (Invaded June of 1812 - Borodino) During September of 1812, Napoleon arrived at the onset of one of the worst winters in Russian history. This was a disaster. Of the 614,000 men who went, only 40,000 came back. The temperature got to -30--o on the way back". -
Hundred Days
The Hundred Days refer to the days which saw Napoleon's escape from exile Elba, his raising of a new army and his last campaign to dominate Europe. The forces of the British and Prussian armies brought the campaign to a stop in the battle of Waterloo. -
Joachim Murat
Cavalry general who was one of Napoleons best marshals. Murat led the invasion of Spain, which eventually caused Mexican revolution, and later became the king of naples . -
SUCCESES
Some successes of Napoleon
Overthrew absolute monarchy
Religious tolerance
Emergence of the middle class/ bourgeoisie
Gained right to vote and free speech
Despite the fact that it was an immediate failure, the French Revolution was crucial in creating and shaping the modern world. -
Alexander I Emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825
For a time he allied with Napoleon under the Treaty of Tilsit, but ultimately he joined the alliance that defeated Napoleon. -
Failure
Napoleon did a lot of good things, but some of his failures where: -Unstable Government, Since he was trying to take the monarchy down, the government became unstable.
-Peasant insurrections
-Reign of Terror
-Revolutions in 1830, 1848, and 1870, his influence of liberalism in all Europe affected europeans mentality about the monarchy. -
Map after Napoleon
This map shows the difference of Europe with Napoleon and with the Monarchy -
BIBLIOGRAPHY: PRIMARY SOURCE
PRIMARY SOURCES:
-Fauvelet de Bourrienne L. F. 4 September 1836 Memoirs of Napoleon, from: http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/pdf/4335.pdf- David, J. (n.d.). The Coronation of Napoleon [Digital image]. (Painting of Napoleon)
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BIBLIOGRAPHY: SECONDARY SOURCE
SECONDARY SOURCE:
Waterloo (1970): A Critical Review. (2015). Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://h-france.net/fffh/the-buzz/waterloo-1970/ ( movie critic ) -Williams, J. K. (2007). NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://nypost.com/2007/09/17/napoleon-bonaparte/ ( article on a magazine)
