The Reign of Napoleon

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Olivia and Tommy present the
French Revolution

• The Reign of Napoleon
• The Emergence of Ideologies
• Conservatism and Liberalism
• The Emergence of National Communities

The Reign of Napoleon The Emergence of
Ideologies Conservatism and Liberalism The
Emergence of National Communities
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Napoleon Bonaparte The early years

• Born Corsica, 1769
• Schooled militarily where he was mocked, helped
  develop sense of uniqueness
• Excelled in math and strategic games, transferred
  to Paris for formal military training
• Made commander in French army (1796)

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Power in France

• Austria, Great Britain, Prussia declare war on
  France - Napoleon wins many battles
• Gained loyalty from troops by letting plunder
  villages, reputation gain in France
• Comes back to Paris during Revolution, creates
  first consul and eventually takes power of consul
  for self
• Declares self Emperor 1804 (two years later)
• Goals of Revolution not fulfilled
• Concordat with Roman catholic Church

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Contributions

• Civil Code
• French civil code adopted by Various modern day
  countries
• Measurement system
• Censoring freedom of speech and press

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Control In Europe

• Forced Austria, Prussia, Russia to become allies
• Sent relatives to rule conquered lands
• Advanced military tactics

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Napoleonic Empire 1812
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Decline of Napoleonic Empire

• Grand Army, 600,000 troops to Moscow
• Russians set city ablaze, no shelter no food no
  supplies, General Winter
• Enemies ally to attack France
• Napoleon abdicates throne April 1814
• St. Helena, death in 1821

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Emergence of Ideologies

• IdeologyVision of human nature, suggests idea of
  political and social organizations as ideal, two
  political philosophies emerge

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Conservatism

• Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Society S-L-O-W moving
• Revolutionary change frowned upon, only leads to
  anarchy
• American vs. French revolution

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Liberalism

• Changenormal, catalyst of progress
• Political and social theory, best for society
• Enlightenment values Good
• Favored elected reps
• Written Constitutions
• Democracy, DANGER
• John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) Minorities
  lt?gtMajorities

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Napoleon andNational Identity

• French Revolution fueled national identity and
  patriotism
• France tri-colored flag , Marseillaise anthem
• Other European countries felt obliged to be more
  nationally conscious in opposition to Napoleon

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Congress of Vienna

• Conservative political leaders, concerned
  nationalism
• Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), included
  representatives from the Great Powers
• Restore peace and justice to Europe
• Balance of POWER
• No long term success

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Nationalist Rebellions

• 1820s-1840s
• Greece, 1821
• Europe rebellions in the 1830s, France Spain,
  Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland
• Rebels fought for constitutional government,
  govern themselves
• Varied success

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