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Consulate
Napoleon got into power in 1799, and led France. During his reign several reforms was applied. -
Napoleonic Code
Also called Code Civil. It is a document that states that all people should be equal in front of the low and religious tolerance should be represented. This code meant the end of feudalism. -
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Emperor
Napoleon got crowned in 1804 and became the emperor of France. However, he crowned himself in front of the Pope (it was not an ordinary coronation) that symbolized his power. -
Battle of Ulm
Napoleon attacked the Habsburg Empire. That was a reasonable action, due to the fact that this event represented that the French has a stronger army than the great Habsburg Empire. -
Battle of Austerlitz
This event was called the battle of the 3 emperors, when Frederick (the Habsburg emperor), Alexander (the Russian Czar), and Napoleon fought with each other. The French emperor managed to win the important battle. -
Attempt to invade Great Britain
It was an unsuccessful movement of Napoleon, due to the fact that Admiral Horation Nelson could defeat the French army at the battle of Trafalgar. -
Battle of Jena-Auerstadt
Napoleon attacted Prussia in 1806. In was twin battles at Jena and Auerstadt. It was an important movement, because the victory of Napoleon meant the end of the Prussian resistance. -
Battle of Friedland
It was a battle between the French and the Russian Empire. Napoleon obtained a decisive victory. -
Battle of Wagram
Napoleon attacked Habsburgs and defeated them. It was important from the point of Napoleon, because they were forced to sign an armistice. -
Battle of Győr
It was a fight between the French and the Habsburg forces. The victory of the French created the opportunity to build a new huge European Empire.