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Italian Campaign
This campaign helped end the French Revolutionary War. This gave Napoleon a name and he was very respected after this. (Green) -
Egyptian Campaign
Napoleon originally went to Egypt to defend French trade interests and to make alliances. He thought it would be successful, but it ended poorly. (Red) -
Consulate
The French wanted to create a secure and lasting government. This gave Napoleon most of the power. (Green) -
Banque de France
Napoleon creating a banking system gave them confidence in the system. It is still used to this day. (Green) -
Concordat of 1801
Through this Napoleon tried to reestablish Catholicism as the main religion of France. After this Napoleon’s popularity started to increase. (Green) -
Consul for Life
Napoleon wanted a title, so he named himself the Consul for Life. During this he created a new French constitution. (Green) -
Napoleonic Code
This gave France its first set of laws concerning property, the family, colonial affairs, and individual rights. The Napoleonic Code did undo some rights for women that were set during the Revolution. (Yellow) -
Declared Self Emperor
Napoleon decided to declare himself emperor. This helped France get back on their feet. (Green) -
Battle of Trafalgar
The French and Spanish fought against the British in this naval engagement. The British Navy gained supremacy, but the French and Spanish had to surrender. (Red) -
Continental System
A blockade was put up by the French to stop Great Britain from trading and French allies couldn’t trade with the British. This was good for France, but bad for Britain. (Green) -
Abolished Holy Roman Empire
Napoleon decided that he wanted to establish his own French-dominated empire. So he decided to put an end to the Holy Roman Empire. (Green) -
Resistance in Spain
Spain betrayed the French monarch, so Napoleon sent troops to invade Spain. The French Army surprisingly lost and had to retreat in defeat. (Red) -
Invasion of Russia
The French attempted to invade Russia (after failing to in Spain). They tried to cross the Neman River, but were caught and had to retreat. (Red) -
Battle of Nations at Leipzig
Napoleon was suffering and his line of communication through Leipzig was threatened. After this French power in Germany and Poland was destroyed. (Red) -
Waterloo
At Waterloo the French suffered defeat. Napoleon went in thinking he could defeat Belgium. This ended the Napoleonic era in Europe. (Red) -
Hundred Days
This was the period between Napoleon’s return from escaping exile and the fall of his reign. This lasted from March 1- July 7. (Red) -
Abdication
The allies got together and signed the Abdication. This exiled Napoleon to Elba. (Red)
