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Coup of 18 Brumaire (Political accomplishments)
The Coup of 18 Brumaire overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and replaced it with the Consulate. Napoleon was in command of all of the troops in the capital and sent 6,000 men around the palace. He surrounded the national legislature and drove out most of its members. -
Battle of Marengo (Military achievements)
During the Battle of Marengo Napoleon led the French army in a march across the Alps. This led to the defeat of the Austrians. The Battle of Marengo secured Napoleon's position as first Consul. -
Bank of france (Economic success)
Napoleon created the Bank of France to Promote economic recovery. It responsible for the account of the French government. It was France's first central bank. -
Tax reforms (Economic success)
Napoleon wanted to stabilize the economy. To stabilize the economy he set up a structured tax system to get people to pay their taxes. With the tax money he was able to balance the economy. -
Economic stimulus (Economic success)
Napoleon's economic reforms provided more employment opportunities. Napoleon abolished monopolies and guilds. He also built roads and canals to stimulate trade. -
Signing of the Concordat (Social reform)
Napoleon signed the Concordat with Pope Pius VII. This define the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and State. The Concordat supplied Napoleon with support of the church as well as most of the French people. -
Educational reform (Social reform)
The first Lycee was established. Napoleon wanted to provide a new government with trained officials. So these Lycees or government run schools were set up for boys of all backgrounds. Under Napoleon's educational reforms, education was more available to all males. -
Napoleon sell Louisiana territory (Political accomplishments)
Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory to The United States for 15 million dollars. This helped financed his operations in Europe. It also set The United States as a rival to England. -
The war of the Third Coalition (Military achievements)
This was a very strategic victory led by Napoleon. The war from 1803-1806. It was fought between France and a coalition of the Holy Roman Empire, Rusia, Austria, and England. -
Napoleonic code (Social reform)
The Napoleonic code gave France a uniform set of laws. This got rid of many injustices. The Napoleonic code made all men equal as well as got rid of class privileges. This also gave the right of men to choose their job, religious toleration, and got rid of Feudalism. -
Napoleon was crowned Emperor (Political accomplishments)
In Notre Dame Cathedral Napoleon was crowned Napoleon Bonaparte I. He was the first Frenchman crowned in 1,000 years. Napoleon crowned himself. -
The Battle of Friedland (Military achievements)
The Battle of Friedland was between France and Russia. This led to the treatise of Tilsit as well as repaired relations between Russia and France. This also helped to establish Napoleon's hold over much of Europe. -
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How Napoleon should be remembered
Napoleon should be remembered for his military victories. He should also be remembered for all of the positive things he did for France in order to stabilize them. The Napoleonic wars show that he was a military genius.His economic reforms helped to stabilize France. The Napoleonic code was a civil law that helped to bring more equality and opportunities to the men in France. Napoleon should be remembered for all of these positive things he did during his reign.
