Napoleon Practice

What created the government system that had the directory?

The constitution of 1795

Why did the directory fail?

it was weak, ineffective, and known for being corrupt

Who opposed the directory?

people who called for the monarchy to be restored and the people who wanted a more radical form of government

How did Napoleon initially take the power from the directory?

he staged a coup d’etat in 1799

What was Napoleon’s most famous achievement?

to codify the laws

What does it mean to codify laws?

to organize the laws into one system rather than several different legal codes that were confusing and easy to violate

When the Napoleonic code was introduced in 1804, which enlightenment ideas did it preserve?

equality for all citizens before the law, the right of an individual to choose their profession, relig8ous freedom, and the abolition of the estate system

Which two groups of people were harmed by the Napoleonic code?

women and children

What were some of the changes that negatively impacted women and children?

• women lost all property rights upon marriage

• could not testify in court so they struggled to begin divorce proceedings

Which natural right did Napoleon NOT preserve?

Liberty

Why did Napoleon end the war with Great Britain, Russia, and Austria?

to allow him to stabilize the French government and economy

What three parts were Napoleon’s Grand Empire made of?

the French Empire, dependent states, and allied states

What main principles was Napoleon wanting to spread through Europe?

legal equality, religious freedom, and economic freedom

What two factors led to the fall of Napoleon’s empire?

Britain’s ability to resist Napoleon and the rise of nationalism

In what two ways did nationalism spread through Europe as a result of Napoleon?

1. the conquered people became united in their hatred of the invaders and banded together to resist Napoelon

2. the conquered people saw the power and strength of a national feeling

What military disaster began the ending of Napoleon’s time in power?

The failed invasion of Russia in 1812, troops found themselves stranded in Moscow in the middle of winter and many men died while trying to retreat through Europe