French Rev: Napoleon

Question 1

Autocratic Dictator:

Answer 1

• Loved power and did not want to give it up
• wanted to conquer more and more land though soldiers were lost and peace treaty was offered
• did not believe people would revolt against him
• his word was law-spread through conquered countries
• cared about being a MASTER more than pleasing citizens

Question 2

Democratic Reformer:

Answer 2

• believed education shaped ppl and was needed for all
• equality for men-napoleonic code (did not include women)
• public trial
• ppl serve as a jury
• jobs should be earned through skill rather than social status
• spread democratic ideas/law throughout Europe
• constitution by popular vote guided him

Question 3

Napoleon

Answer 3

• started in the military at a young age
• climbed ranks-and studied strategy over his superiors
• became general
• took over when French ppl were looking for a strong hand to guide through the confusion and civil fighting