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Industrial Revolution
The advancement in industrialism started in Great Britain, but quickly spread to the United States. One of the machines invented at the time was the steam engine. Exact date unknown. (Industrial) -
Born
Napoleon was born with the last name of "Buonaparte". He later dropped the "u" and he became "Napoleon Bonaparte". He was born at Ajaccio on Corsica (which was only sold to France) and attended the school of Autun to learn French. Napoleon was not a true Frenchman, though because of this information people mistake him for one. (Moore) -
Shays's Rebellion
In 1786, former militant and farmer Daniel Shays led other famrers who wanted to have a self-governed society into Boston to control from Massachusetts. (Garraty) It was a failed attempt, but it showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation. Exact date unknown. (Lawson) -
Arrested
Napoleon was temporarily arrested for bein associated with Robespierre, a man who took part in the Reign of terror. Robespierre was merciless, he had many people executed. So you can imagine that anyone working with him wasn't all that popular. Exact date unknown. (Henderson) -
First Marriage
Napoleon married the love of his life, Josephine de Beauharnais. Their love is famous and they were supposedly perfect for each other. He also, at this time, began his Italian campaign. (Henderson) -
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Arcola
Napoleon wins at Arcola. (Henderson) -
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Retreat
Napoleon marched to Syria, but was eventually forced to retreat to Egypt. (Henderson) -
Return to France
Napoleon returned to France and rumors of a coup lead to his takeover as First Consul. (Henderson) -
First Invention of the Battery and the Electric Light
Humphrey Davy, and english scientist, conncted wires to his battery and some carbon, causing the carbon to produce light. He called this the electric arc/light arc. Exact date unknow. (Invention) -
Crossing the Alps
Napoleon invades Italy through the Great St. Bernard pass in the Alps. (Henderson) He had hoped this would be the way for a surprise attack on the Austrians at Genoa. When it didn't go so well, he was saved by General Louis Desaix and his reinforcements and won the Battle of Marengo. (Moore) -
Consul for Life
Napoleon becomes First Consul for life. People thought it was rigged since he had almost 100% of the votes. Though, he did give France a time of peace, which gained him popularity. (Henderson) -
Napoleonic Wars Begin
These were wars against Napoleon's French Empire. Britain and France block each other's trade. Napoleon also sold Louisiana to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase during this time. Exact date unknown. (Henderson) -
Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was introduced. It stopped the trend of power based on birth, it allowed freedom of religion, and said that government jobs shouldn't be defined by social class, but ny skill. It greatly influenced the rest of the world. (Henderson) -
Emperor of France
Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France. Many were in favor of this due to his military experience. He was definately one to respect, standing proudly even at only five-foot-two. In this picture it looks like he's crowning the lady, assumed to be Josephine, but it was really him crowning himself. (Henderson) -
Confederation of Rhine
Napoleon creates the Confederation of Rhine to replace the Holy Roman Empire. (Henderson) -
Continental System
Napoleon declares the Continetal System, a European trade boycott against Britain. This was a way to get back at them. By sending a blockade to block British ports, they were unable to trade and lost great profit. In theory, no money coming in meant no money to spend on war. (Henderson) -
Capture of Warsaw
Napoleon captured Warsaw, but fails to capture the retreating Russians. (Henderson) -
Revolt in Spain
The Spanish people revolt against Napoleon's takeover of the Spanish monarchy. Later, Napoleon sends reinforcements to Spain. (Henderson) -
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Conflicts Rise
Napoleon has setbacks at Aspern and Essling. Conflicts rose between Napoleon and Czar Alexander of Russia when Napoleon married Marie-Louise of Austria (his marriage to Josephine was anulled). Russia also abandons the Continental System. (Henderson) -
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Losing Control
Napoleon loses at the Battle of Nations in Leipzig and starts to lose control of his empire. -
The Hundred Days Begin
Napoleon reaches Paris and rebuilds his army to invade Belgium, beginning the "Hundred Days". (Henderson) -
Exiled
Napoleon was kicked off of the throne and exiled to Elba. He was allowed to be accompanied be about 1,000 men. With them, he created a mini army to return to Paris with, leading up to the 100 Days Campaign. (Moore) -
Second Exile
Napoleon was once again exiled, this time to St. Helena. (Henderson) -
Dies
Napoleon dies at St. Helena, the second place where he was exiled to. (Henderson)
