AP Euro French Revolution Part 2

Napoleon's rise through military prowess

Gained fame for victories in Italy and Egypt during the French Revolutionary Wars.

Coup of 18 Brumaire

Napoleon seized power in 1799 amidst the political instability of the French Directory, becoming First Consul.

Coronation as Emperor (1804)

Napoleon crowned himself, illustrating his authority and distancing himself from traditional monarchies.

Wars of Expansion

Napoleon aimed to dominate Europe, creating the Grand Empire through victories in notable battles.

Napoleonic Code (1804)

Legal code that standardized laws in Napoleonic territories, promoting property rights and equality before the law.

Limitations on Women under the Napoleonic Code

Curtailed women’s legal rights, prioritizing patriarchal authority in family and property matters.

Legacy of the Grand Empire

Spread Enlightenment ideals and inspired nationalism but also led to resistance and his eventual defeat.

Continental System (1806–1814)

Economic blockade against Britain that ultimately harmed European economies more than Britain.

Invasion of Russia (1812)

Catastrophic campaign resulting in heavy losses for Napoleon’s Grand Army due to logistical issues and tactics.

Abdication and Exile (1814)

After defeats, Napoleon abdicated and was exiled to Elba, temporarily ending his rule.

Hundred Days

Brief period of Napoleon's return to power in 1815 before his defeat at Waterloo.

Congress of Vienna (1814–1815)

Conference aimed at restoring order in Europe after Napoleon, reestablishing monarchies and borders.

Quadruple Alliance

Coalition of Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia opposing Napoleon's return during the Hundred Days.

Restoration of the Bourbon Dynasty

Louis XVIII became king after Napoleon's first abdication, attempting to restore monarchy with some revolutionary changes.