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Accomplishments of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte was the first Emperor of France. His career as a military leader and political leader led to a number of major accomplishments that benefited France and directly affected the balance of power in Europe. His accomplishments included reforms in politics, domestic affairs, religion and the military. -
Conquering of Europe
The wars were a continuation of the Revolutionary Wars, which broke out in 1792 during the French Revolution. Initially, French power rose quickly as the armies of Napoleon conquered much of Europe. -
Coup D’état
overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and substituted the Consulate, making way for the despotism of Napoleon Bonaparte. -
concordat
it was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII, signed on 15 July 1801 in Paris It remained in effect until 1905. -
Loss of American Territories
After the French lost Hispaniola, there was no need for Louisiana anymore because Hispaniola was the main island of trade from shipments coming down the Mississippi River. Napoleon sold the territory in order to raise funds for his continued wars of conquest on the European continent. Thomas Jefferson purchased the 800,000 squared miles of land for 15 million dollars. -
Napoleonic Code
the French civil code established under Napoléon I. It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists. -
Napoleon crowned as Emperor
Napoleon crowned himself Emperor Napoleon at Notre Dame de Paris. during the coronation he snatched the crown from the hands of Pope Pius VII and crowned himself, thus displaying his rejection of the authority of the Pontiff. -
continental system
the foreign policy of Napoleon I of France in his struggle against Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. -
invasion of russia scorched earth policy
scorched-earth tactics include the Russian army's strategy during the failed Napoleonic invasion of Russia -
The Hundred Days
marked the period between Napoleon's return from exile on the island of Elba to Paris -
waterloo
Napoleon met his final defeat; Waterloo, Belgium, a municipality in Belgium
