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Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica. His parents were Italian nobles, was enrolled in a French military school. He earned respect from his peers through hard work. He was victorious in many battles through the French Revolution.

• The people liked him because he kept winning battles in the midst of chaos, he gave them hope.

• He came to power by overthrowing the directory and becoming dictator, this was easy because of his popularity.

  • Coup d'Etat- what Napoleon did (overthrowing the government to become the leader)

  • Was similar to how Ceaser got into power.

How he restored some order:

• Divorced his first wife and married an Austrian which ended the war between France and Austria.

• He gained more land, building the largest empire since Rome.

• He set up a fair tax system

• Created public schools

• Restored the RCC

• Napoleonic Code- A set of laws made by Napoleon that were fair and equal.

• Made people hire based on merrit.

• Payed off debt (through many things, including the Louisiana purchase)

Napoleonic wars:

• wars fought by Napoleon expand his empire.

Napoleon’s downfall:

1. The Continental system- block trade with great britain,but it failed because great Britain has a better navy and makes a blockade on them.

2. The Peninsular War- France attacks Spain for ignoring The Continental System

3. Invasion of Russia- Napoleon despite being allies with Russia decides to invade them. Napoleon wanted Poland and felt Russia was going to take it. (Wanted all of Europe for himself).

The end/ Congress of Vienna:

• Napoleon gets exiled to Elba, and there he gets popular again. His army is then defeated at the battle of waterloo (His last stand). He then dies of stomach cancer on the island.

• The congress of Vienna (1815) is called to figure out how to create peace between nations. They say that there will always be balance of power in Europe (wont let one country rise up and be in charge).

Vocab:

• Nationalism- Extreme pride in one’s country

• Puppet Government- A government which looks like it's doing its own thing, but they are being controlled.

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