Napoleon Project

Birth of Napoleon

1769

This event was when Napoleon was born. This event is significant because if he wasn't born than France wouldn't be where it is today. He was born on a island called Corsica.

Napoleon becomes General of the French Army

1793

This event was when Napoleon became general of the French army. This event is significant because it led to all of the Napoleonic wars. Another reason it is significant is because he would be in charge of the army.

Italian Campaign

1796

This event was during World War II. Some of the countries that were involved were, Italy, Germany, the U.S, and Great Britain. This event is significant because France got more resources.

Campaign in Egypt

1798

This event was a campaign that took place in Egypt during 1798-1801. It is significant because it was used to defend the French Trade Interest.

Concordat

1801

This event was when Napoleon signed an agreement with the pope that gave him support of the organized church. It's significance is that the church got back some power and Napoleon got some power too.

First Consul for Life

1802

In 1802 the first consul was made, which was called the First Consul to life. This is significant because it made the civil code known.

Napoleon becomes Emperor of France

1804

This event was when Napoleon was crowned emperor of France. This event was significant because he became more powerful.

Battle of Trafalgar

1805

This event was when Napoleon went to war with Britain. This event was significant because Napoleon lost this battle so he couldn't conquer Britain which was a big loss for him.

Napoleonic Code

1806

This was a set of laws which gave French citizens the same rights, but the new laws took away some individual rights that were won during the French Revolution. The Napoleonic code is significant because it took away rights that were won during the revolution so, part of the revolution didn't even matter.

Continental System

1806

This event took place over a time period. It happened during 1806-1807. The Continental System was a policy that stopped trade to and from Britain. This is extremely significant because it made France weaker. Some Europeans betrayed their own country and secretly brought Britain some things. The British navy was so strong that it worked well and weakened France.

Campaign in Russia

1812

This event was when France invaded Russia. It is significant because Napoleon lost a lot of his army which made France a lot weaker than it already was. He went into Russia with 40,000 men and came back with only 10,000 that were able to keep fighting. He lost a lot of his army in the battle.

Defeat at Battle of Leipzig

1813

This event was when Napoleon was defeated and there was not much french power left in Germany and Poland. This event is significant because France was becoming weaker and it was a very important battle.

Napoleon is exiled to Elba

1814

This is an island that Napoleon was sent to. He was exiled form France to Elba. This event is significant because he was no longer the general or emperor. He then later escaped and came back to France. The French citizens welcomed him back and the was once again in control of France.

The Battle of Waterloo

1815

This is a battle between France and Britain. Napoleon ended up being defeated again by Britain. This event is significant because since he was defeated, he would be exiled once again, and he would be sure to never return to France.

Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena

1815

This was a far off island that Napoleon was exiled to after his defeat at the battle of Waterloo. This event is extremely significant because Napoleon would no longer be able to escape and come back to France. He lasted six years on the island before he died.

Death of Napoleon

1821

This event was when Napoleon died in St. Helena. He died of stomach ulcer otherwise known as stomach cancer. This event is significant because this was the end of Napoleon's life and he would never see France again.