The Age of Napoleon

Italian Campaign (green)

Apr 2, 1796

The Italian Campaign was when Napoleon led his army into Italy to try to isolate the Austrians from the Piedmontese so he could conquer each of them separately.

Egyptian Campaign (red)

1798

The Egyptian Campaign was to defend French trade, seek further alliances, and weaken Britain's access to India.

Consulate (green)

1799

Napoleon was at the top level of the French government.

Banque de France (green)

Jan 18, 1800

Banque de France was the national bank of France to restore confidence of the banking system in France. Successful until the Mississippi bubble burst in 1720.

Concordat of 1801 (green)

Jul 15, 1801

The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement reached by France and papal and clerical representatives defining the status of the Roman Catholic Church in France.

Consul for Life (green)

1802

Napoleon declared himself Consul for Life.

Napoleonic Code (yellow)

1804

The Napoleonic Code made men have authority over their families, took away women's rights, reduced rights of children, and made male citizens have equal rights under the law.

Declared Self Emperor (green)

Dec 2, 1804

Napoleon declared himself the emperor of France and at his coronation he crowned himself.

Battle of Trafalgar (red)

Oct 21, 1805

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle, in the third coalition, between the British Royal Navy and the French and their Spanish allies.

Abolished Holy Roman Empire (green)

Aug 6, 1806

Napoleon had destroyed the long-lasting Holy Roman Empire.

Continental System (red)

Nov 21, 1806

The Continental System was a blockade by Napoleon to stop Great Britain by destroying the British commerce.

Resistance in Spain (red)

Feb 16, 1808

Napoleon underestimated the Spanish and during uprisings against the French the Spanish were successful.

Invasion of Russia (yellow)

Jun 24, 1812

Napoleon's army invaded Russia to attempt to defeat the Russian Army but it ended in disaster for the French.

Battle of Nations at Leipzig (red)

Oct 19, 1813

At the Battle of Nations Napoleon was defeated resulting in destruction of French power in Germany.

Abdication (yellow)

Apr 11, 1814

Napoleon was forced to step down from power completely.

Hundred Days (red)

Mar 20, 1815

Napoleon escaped for exile on Elba, went back to his supporters in Paris, and ruled for one hundred days. The Hundred Days was ended by Waterloo.

Waterloo (red)

Jun 18, 1815

Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and exiled for good.