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Napoleon got into power
He started reforming in the name of modernity. He also became the first consul -
Temporary peace
After a decade of wars France and Britain signed a Peace Treaty of Amiens. As peace was welcomed in Europe and the economy was restored, Napoleon's popularity soared under the consulate, both at home and abroad. -
Louisiana Purchase
This was a land deal between the USA and France. U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson bought this terrytory from Napoleon for 15 million USD. -
The war of the third Coalition
Napoleon defeated an alliance of Austria, Russia, and Britain, with the Grande Armée. The main fighting was ended with Napoleon's Victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. -
The Grande Armée
He assembled the Grande Armée with 600000 men. He got the money from the Louisiana Purchase where he got 15 million USD. -
Napoleon as Emperor
On December 2nd Napoleon crowned himself in the Notre Dame. -
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon's victory let him create the Confederation of the Rhine. -
Battle of Ulm
Napoleon trapped the whole Austrian Army with minimal losses. -
Treaty of Fontainebleau
With this treaty, the allies ended Napoleon's rule as emperor of the French and sent him into exile on Elba. -
Hundred days
This hundred days also known as the war of the Seventh Coalition and also there was the Waterloo Campaign. In the end of this hundred days they sent Napoleon to the exile to the distant island of Saint Helena.