The Age of Napoleon

Italian Campaign (Green)

Apr 2, 1796

This campaign was a success because Napoleon and the French captured Northern Italy.

Egyptian Campaign (Red)

May 19, 1798

Hoping to mess up Britain’s trade with India, Napoleon led a journey with his troops to Egypt. After this fails, Napoleon comes home and lies about his loss.

Consulate (Green)

1799

After overthrowing the Directory, Napoleon set up the three-man Consulate. He took the title First Consul.

Banque de France

1800

Beginning as a private institution, the Bank of France was initially meant to manage state debts. It later became responsible accounts of the government.

Concordat of 1801 (Green)

Jul 15, 1801

This agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII made peace between France and the Catholic Church.

Consul for Life (Green)

1802

Napoleon took the title Consul for Life in order to keep control forever. He also took steps to create a new regime for France and for his image.

Napoleonic Code (Yellow)

May 21, 1804

This was the civilian codes for the French. Although it provided religious toleration and equality before the law, it did not work in favor of women’s rights.

Declared Self Emperor (Yellow)

Dec 2, 1804

Napoleon was declared Emperor of the French. He invites the Pope to crown him, but ends up taking the crown and doing it himself. Although Napoleon had some success for the French people, he did end up falling at Waterloo.

Battle of Trafalgar (Red)

Oct 21, 1805

This was a naval battle fought between the French and British. The strong British Royal Navy defeat the French.

Continental System (Red)

1806

After the defeat at Trafalgar, Napoleon closed European ports to British goods. In response, Britain put a blockade on European ports. This led to a scarcity of good and the War of 1812.

Abolished Holy a Roman Empire (Green)

1806

Not holy nor an empire, the Holy Roman Empire stood strong for over a thousand years. Napoleon and the French were able to defeat and abolish it.

Resistance in Spain (Red)

1808

Napoleon made his brother the new king of Spain, but the Spaniards stayed loyal to their previous king. Many Spaniards used violence against the French, so there had to be troops stationed in Spain, keeping them from other problems.

Invasion of Russia (Red)

1812

In July Napoleon attempted to invade Russia and try to get into Moscow. He finally got there in September to find it on fire. The French army struggled to survive the Russian winter, and any many men were lost.

Abdication (Red)

1813

Napoleon stepped down from power, making Louis XVIII king of France. Napoleon was exiled to Elba. They fell into an economic depression without him, and eventually loyalty was regained.

Battle of Nations at Leipzig (Red)

Oct 16, 1813

This was the downfall of Napoleon’s reign. He was defeated by many other nations at Leipzig.

Hundred Days (Red)

1815

This was the time between Napoleon’s exile to Elba and second restoration King Louis XVIII. This is also known as the War of the 7th Coalition.

Waterloo (Red)

Jun 18, 1815

Napoleon was forced to abdicate and exiled to St. Helena. British and Prussian forces destroyed France in a day long battle.