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Napoleon's Achievements and Successes
This will show the main events of Napoleon between 1799-1815 -
Return to France-Social reform
When Napoleon received news that there was uncertainty and confusion in France, he returned to Paris. He wanted to make sure that there wasn't any false news spreading and was ready to help the people. -
Coup d'état - Political Accomplishments
The action of the coup d'état overthrows the directory of France. This event is also believed to be an effective end of the French Revolution. When Napoleon returned to France from multiple battles both groups hailed him as the country's savior. -
First Consul - Political Accomplishments
Following the coup d'état, Napoleon Bonaparte becomes the first Consul of the French Government. -
Constitution Adopted - Political Accomplishments
A new constitution was adopted and the ballot confirms Napoleon as the First Consul for life. It established the form of government known as the Consulate and gave Napoleon most of the powers of a dictator. -
Louisiana Territory - Economic Success
Napoleon sells the Louisiana territory to the U.S. Napoleon bought the Louisiana territory from France for 15,000,000 USD. He sold the land to the US because he needed money for the Great French War. A treaty was then worked out that gave Louisiana to the United States in exchange for the money. -
Napoleon made himself emperor - Economic Success
Napoleon walked down the long aisle of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He took the crown from the pope and placed it on his head. -
Battle of Austerlitz - Military Achievements
Napoleon led a victory in the Battle of Austerlitz against Austria and Russia. It was one of the most important and decisive engagements of the Napoleonic wars. -
The Continental System - Economic Success
Napoleon set up a blockade to prevent all trade and communication between Great Britain and other nations. It was intended to destroy and weaken Great Britain's commercial and industrial economy. -
Battle of Friedland - Military Achievements
Napoleon defeats the Russians at the Battle of Friedland and the Russian Empire was led by Count von Bennigsen. Napoleon and the French obtained a decisive victory that routed much of the Russian army and was caused by the Battle of Eylau earlier that year. -
Treaties of Tilsit - Political accomplishments
The Treaty of Tilsit was signed between Russia and France. They were two agreements signed by Napoleon and Emperor Alexander of Russia in the town of Tilsit after Napoleon's victory at Friedland. The treaty ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires. -
Napoleon's Son - Social reform
Napoleon II, Napoleon's son was born. He is referred to as the "King of Rome" and was Emperor of the French for a few weeks in 1815. Napoleon II was known in the Austrian court as Franz from 1814 onward, and was Duke of Reichstadt in 1818. This was a success for Napoleon because he had a son who could take over his ruling and help the French. -
Grande Armée - Military Achievements
La Grande Armée was the imperial army commanded by Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars and it won a series of military victories that allowed the French Empire to exercise control over most of Europe. It was formed with a force of 100,000 soldiers that Napoleon had assembled for the invasion of Britain. He later deployed the army in eastern Europe to eliminate the threat of Austria and Russia. -
Six Days' Campaign - Military Achievements
This was a final series of victories by the forces of Napoleon as the Sixth Coalition closed in on Paris. Napoleon inflicted further defeats on both Schwarzenberg's and Blücher's armies.
