Napoleonic Era

By Cole Johnston
  • Napoleon’s Italian Campaign(Green)

    Napoleon’s Italian Campaign(Green)

    When Napoleon started this invasion, he used his genius tactics to win the battle. After making peace with Italy, large amounts of area became a part of French territory
  • The Egyptian Campaign(yellow)

    The Egyptian Campaign(yellow)

    Trying to split Great Britain away from their Allie’s, Napoleon leads a campaign in Egypt. When he sees that he will be defeated, Napoleon retreats back to France abandoning his own troops. In which, when he arrived home, he declared the campaign successful and lied about his victory, even though several casualties were caused.
  • The Consulate(Green)

    The Consulate(Green)

    Napoleon overthrew the monarchy with a coup d’étatand created a new government, which was the Consulate. This gave Napoleon power and allowed for the people to have a voice.
  • Banque de France(Green)

    Banque de France(Green)

    Napoleon made this to establish and promote economic recovery for the country after their spending deficit with the government and aid in the American Revolution. This helped restore the economy of France.
  • Concordat of 1801(Green)

    Concordat of 1801(Green)

    This was an agreement between Napoleon and the Pope that redefined the status of the Roman Catholic Church after the French Revolution. This reopened the Churches and allowed people to go to them.
  • Napoleon Naming Himself “Consul for Life”(Green)

    Napoleon Naming Himself “Consul for Life”(Green)

    When Napoleon claimed “consul for life” he established himself as the head of a more authoritarian, autocratic, and centralized republican government in France while not declaring himself the literal ruler of France itself.
  • The Napoleonic Code(Yellow)

    The Napoleonic Code(Yellow)

    This made men superior to the others in the family and deprived women of any individual rights. All male citizens were also granted equal rights under the law and the right to religious dissent.
  • Napoleon declaring himself Emperor(Green)

    Napoleon declaring himself Emperor(Green)

    When Napoleon declared himself emperor, he had his coronation which officially made him the ruler at the Church of Norte Dame. Although he thought this was a great action that happened, many people were unimpressed and unhappy with the coronation.
  • Battle of Trafalgar(Red)

    Battle of Trafalgar(Red)

    This was a naval battle between the British Royal Navy and the French, who the Spanish allied with. But, the British won the battle, causing several casualties for the enemy ships. Thus establishing the British naval supremacy for a long amount of time.
  • Abolishment of the Holy Roman Empire(Green)

    Abolishment of the Holy Roman Empire(Green)

    As Napoleon created the “Confederation of the Rhine”, several German states joined this confederation and became vassals. This ended the Holy Roman Empire and made the German states to be a part of the French territory.
  • Continental System(Yellow)

    Continental System(Yellow)

    This was the blockade system that attempted to ruin Great Britain’s trade and commerce. Although this damaged the British, neutrals and French Allie’s were not allowed to trade with Great Britain, causing a problem for merchants and the people of France.
  • Resistance in Spain(Yellow)

    Resistance in Spain(Yellow)

    the people of Spain revolted against the French occupation, but many were killed. Although Napoleon's usurpation of the king and royal family of Spain was beneficial, these actions caused the Spanish to revolt again and cause several problems for France
  • Beginning of Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia(Red)

    Beginning of Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia(Red)

    Napoleon hoped to compel Tsar Alexander I of Russia to cease trading with British merchants, so he decided to invade them. This was challenging for him because his Army was not ready for the long winter that Russia has.
  • End of Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia(Red)

    End of Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia(Red)

    After Napoleon’s army showing signs of weakness from the weather and the Russian tactics, Napoleon decides to retreat back to French territory which ends the invasion. Several troops died during the invasion and Napoleon’s morale was crushed.
  • The Battle of Nations at Leipzig(Red)

    The Battle of Nations at Leipzig(Red)

    Also known as Napoleon’s largest battle, he was defeated, resulting in the end of what was left of French power in Germany and Poland.
  • 1st Abdication of Napoleon(Red)

    1st Abdication of Napoleon(Red)

    Napoleon was forced to abdicate in April 1814 after his unsuccessful invasion of Russia resulted in a broad European alliance against him. This allowed Louis XVIII to become ruler of the French in which the people disliked
  • Beginning of the Hundred Days(Green)

    Beginning of the Hundred Days(Green)

    This marks the beginning of the Hundred days that Napoleon spent on his return from exile on the island of Elba. This encouraged morale in the French as they wanted Napoleon Back.
  • Battle of Waterloo(Red)

    Battle of Waterloo(Red)

    This was the last defeat for Napoleon, as Napoleon’s forces were defeated by the British and Prussians. This marked the end of his reign and of France’s domination in Europe.
  • 2nd Abdication of Napoleon(Red)

    2nd Abdication of Napoleon(Red)

    After returning from exile and losing in Waterloo, Napoleon decided to abdicate for the 2nd time, in which all of his traditions that he pushed forward were gone, and the era of French Supremacy disappeared .
  • Ending of the Hundred Days(Yellow)

    Ending of the Hundred Days(Yellow)

    This marks the ending of the Hundred Days that Napoleon spent on his return from exile. After the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was forced to abdicate again and allowed Louis to regain the rule of France. This ultimately ended the French superiority in Europe.