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A leader is born.
On August 15th, 1769, Jerome-Napoleon Bonaparte II was born in Ajaccio, France. -
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The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
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Napoleon becomes a general in the French army
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Campaign in Italy
France went to war with Italy to expand Napoleon's empire, the victory won them control of the country. -
Campaign in Egypt
France teamed up with Egypt to defend the French trade interest, and weaken Britains way to British India. -
Continental System
It was a policy of Napoleon in his struggle against Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. -
Concordat
It was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII -
First Consul for Life
Napoleon declared himself the first consul for life. -
Napoleonic Code
This code that set laws gives individual rights to people and families, owning property, and colonial affairs. -
"Emperor of the French"
As he declares himself "Emperor", his life takes a big turn -
The Battle of Trafalgar
As Napoleon's army aims to attack England a from sea, they succeed, making England destroyed and broken. -
Campaign in Russia
As the French try to attack the Russians, the Russians retreat, making the French sick and cold, in the snow of Russia, many of the people died trying to beat them -
Defeat at the Battle of Leipzig
Also known as "The Battle of the Nations" was Napoleons army against Russia, Prussia, Swedes, and Austrians. France lost. -
Exiled to Elba
Napoleon was exiled to Elba, a small island -
The Battle of Waterloo
On June 18th, 1815, in present day Belgium, Napoleon and his army marched to Waterloo to fight the army of Great Britain. Great Britain worked with Prussia and beat Napoleon's army. -
Exiled to St. Helena
After Napoleon escaped Elba, he returned to be leader of France. He made many decisions that were poor, he was exiled further away to St. Helena. An island in between Africa, and South America. -
The Death of Napoleon
On May 5, 1821, in Longwood House, St. Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte died from stomach ulcer.
