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By Jordan, T.J., Mike, Paige, and Marina
French REVolution:napoleon’s empire and reforms
Napoleon grasps the power• 1769- born in Corsica
• At age 16, he finished school and became a lieutenant in the artillery.
• When Revolution broke out, Napoleon joined the army of the new government.
• 1796- Directory appoints Napoleon to lead French army against forces of Austria and kingdom of Sardinia
• 1799- Directory loses control of political situation and confidence of the French people
• At the time of Napoleon’s coup, France was still at war.
• 1802- Europe was at peace- Napoleon was free to focus on restoring order in France
• Coup- blow of state
Napoleon Rules France• In 1800, a plebiscite, which is the vote of the people, confirmed that
they were in favor of the constitution, which thus made Napoleon a part of the first consul.
• Napoleon established stability and peace because he kept many of the new changes that came with the Revolution.
• Napoleon created a stable economy, with equality taxation.
• He set up a national bank, known as the National Bank of France, as well as a tax-collection system.
• Napoleon controlled labor, banned trade unions, and controlled the prices of goods and supplies.
• He created a Civil Code that guaranteed property rights, freedom, and equality. (except women’s rights)
• Napoleon left the responsibility of education to women and church schools. However, he still established secondary schools for future leaders of France.
• Although he established Catholicism as the main religion of France, he still allowed Protestant liberties.
The Empire of Napoleon • Signed concordat (agreement) with Pope Pius VII
• Napoleonic Code was a code of law used throughout his empire, that eliminated injustices but constricted freedom
• In 1804, Napoleon declares himself emperor.
• Family or loyal servants ruled throughout the empire.
• After conquering a land, Napoleon would
• Impose powerful authority over government officials friendly to France
• After a new constitution was created, Napoleon, his family, or loyal servants would rule the land.