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Rise and Fall of Napoleon
1. Napoleon became a general at age 24 and later took over the French government in a coup, naming himself first consul. 2. In 1804, he crowned himself Emperor of France. 3. After being defeated by an allied European force, Napoleon was exiled to the island of St. Helena where he died in 1821.
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- 2. NapoleonNapoleonNapoleonNapoleon 1. A brilliantmilitary leader, Napoleon became a general at the age of 24. 1. A brilliant military leader, Napoleon became a general at the age of 24. 2. In 1799, the popular general took over the government in a coup d’etat and named himself first consul. 2. In 1799, the popular general took over the government in a coup d’etat and named himself first consul. 3. In 1802 he became consul for life 4. In 1804 he crowned himself Emperor
- 3. NapoleonNapoleon ““Napoleon CrossingNapoleon Crossing theAlps”the Alps” Jacques-LouisJacques-Louis DavidDavid 18011801 “France has more need of me than I have need of France.”
- 4. NapoleonNapoleon ““Napoleon CrossingNapoleon Crossing theAlps”the Alps” Jacques-LouisJacques-Louis DavidDavid 18011801 “France has more need of me than I have need of France.”
- 5. NapoleonNapoleon ““Napoleon CrossingNapoleon Crossing theAlps”the Alps” Jacques-LouisJacques-Louis DavidDavid 18011801 Film ClipFilm Clip
- 6. Napoleon Crossing theAlpsNapoleon Crossing the Alps Paul Delaroche, 1850Paul Delaroche, 1850 Jacques-Louis David, 1801Jacques-Louis David, 1801 Do Now: Answer the two questions on the worksheet
- 7. Napoleon BonaparteNapoleon Bonaparte PositiveImpact Negative Impact Think about this… Is Napoleon a Hero or a Tyrant?
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- 9. How does thisPainting portray the condition of the French Army in Russia?How does this Painting portray the condition of the French Army in Russia?
- 10. Invasion of Moscow– Epic FailInvasion of Moscow – Epic Fail • In 1812, Napoleon sent 600,000 troops to invade Russia. • The Russians retreated and utilized a “Scorched Earth” policy, burning crops, villages, and cities. • In 1812, Napoleon sent 600,000 troops to invade Russia. • The Russians retreated and utilized a “Scorched Earth” policy, burning crops, villages, and cities.
- 11. • When theharsh winter arrived, the French Troops had little food and no shelter. • The French were forced to retreat 1,000 miles. Only 100,000 survived. • When the harsh winter arrived, the French Troops had little food and no shelter. • The French were forced to retreat 1,000 miles. Only 100,000 survived.
- 12. How does theartist portray Napoleon? Explain why? Abdication of the ThroneAbdication of the Throne • In 1813, Napoleon was defeated and France was threatened by a new alliance of Russia, Britain, Austria, and Prussia. •With little support from the French people or army, Napoleon abdicated, or gave up, his throne. • In 1813, Napoleon was defeated and France was threatened by a new alliance of Russia, Britain, Austria, and Prussia. •With little support from the French people or army, Napoleon abdicated, or gave up, his throne. How has image of Napoleon changed?
- 13. The Island ofElbaThe Island of Elba They sent him into exile to the Island of Elba and named Louis XVIII, the brother of Louis XVI, as King of France.
- 14. The Comeback!The Comeback! In1815, Napoleon escaped the island of Elba and began a “Hundred Day Campaign” to Paris. As Napoleon marched towards Paris, soldiers and citizens began to support him. King Louis XVIII fled and Napoleon was back! "From Napoleon to Louis XVIII. My good brother - there"From Napoleon to Louis XVIII. My good brother - there is no need to send any more troops - I have enough."is no need to send any more troops - I have enough." "I am your Emperor. If there is any one among you who wishes to kill his emperor, here I am."
- 15. Battle of WaterlooBattleof Waterloo June 18th , 1815, Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by an allied force of British and Prussian troops. June 18th , 1815, Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by an allied force of British and Prussian troops.
- 16. Exiled Again!Exiled Again! •Once again, Napoleon abdicated the throne. • This time, he was sent to the small Atlantic island of St. Helena. • Napoleon died in 1821 of stomach cancer. Recent studies suggest Napoleon may have been poisoned. Others say he may have secretly escaped. • Once again, Napoleon abdicated the throne. • This time, he was sent to the small Atlantic island of St. Helena. • Napoleon died in 1821 of stomach cancer. Recent studies suggest Napoleon may have been poisoned. Others say he may have secretly escaped.
- 17. Death of Napoleon- 1821Death of Napoleon - 1821
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- 19. NAPOLEONNAPOLEON Line 1 -Name of ruler Line 2 - “Ruler/Leader of.....” Line 3 - Three traits that describe the ruler Line 4 - “Who has helped to” (2 good things) Line 5 - “But also ”(2 bad things) Line 6 - “Who will be remembered because of...” Create a Bio- Poem NAPOLEON’S TOMB ARC DE TRIOMPHE
- 20. LegacyLegacy “I closed thegulf of anarchy and brought order out of chaos. I rewarded merit regardless of birth or wealth, wherever I found it. I abolished feudalism and restored equality to all regardless of religion and before the law. I fought the decrepit monarchies of the Old Regime because the alternative was the destruction of all this. I purified the Revolution.” Did Napoleon do more to preserve the legacy of the French Revolution or to destroy it? Is he a Hero or a Tyrant? "So he too is nothing more than an ordinary man. Now he will also trample all human rights underfoot, and only pander to his ambition; he will place himself above everyone else and become a tyrant!" - Ludwig von Beethoven
- 21. Following the defeatof Napoleon, the major European powers of the day met in Vienna, Austria to establish a plan for peace and resolve other problems that were created by Napoleon. This was called The Congress of Vienna. The major powers involved were Austria, Prussia, Russia, Britain, and France. Congress of Vienna
- 22. Headed by Austria's PrinceMetternich, the Congress of Vienna attempted to stem the tide of nationalism sweeping across Europe. He wanted to prevent another Napoleon from ever taking over Europe. Headed by Austria's Prince Metternich, the Congress of Vienna attempted to stem the tide of nationalism sweeping across Europe. He wanted to prevent another Napoleon from ever taking over Europe. The Age of Metternich
- 23. 1. Create abalance of power. This means that one nation should not be allowed to dominate and threaten other nations. This would ensure that no future emperors would conquer Europe like Napoleon had done. 2. Restore legitimacy – This meant restoring the absolutist ruling families to their thrones. (turn back the clock) The Congress had two main goals:
- 24. 3. Although theleaders of Europe wanted to weaken France, they chose to keep the country intact to prevent French resentment or nationalism and keep a balance of power. 3. Although the leaders of Europe wanted to weaken France, they chose to keep the country intact to prevent French resentment or nationalism and keep a balance of power.
- 25. Countries around Francewere strengthened. The Spanish Monarchy was restored, The Netherlands was created and Prussia and Austria gained power. Louis XVIII was put back on French throne. Peace in Europe lasted 40 years and large scale was was prevented for 100
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- #7 David later became an active supporter of the French Revolution and friend of Maximilien Robespierre (1758–1794), and was effectively a dictator of the arts under the French Republic. Imprisoned after Robespierre's fall from power, he aligned himself with yet another political regime upon his release, that of Napoleon I. Delarouche was a French painter. He was trained by Antoine-Jean, Baron Gros, who was painting life-size historical subjects and had many students.