Napolean Flashcards
Who was Napolean?
General who fought military campaigns for
France during the French Revolution.
Who was Napolean able to defeat?
The Austrians and Italians.
Where did Napolean suffer a terrible loss?
In Egypt, controlled by England at the time.
What did Napolean’s spies do after his loss?
His network of spies intercepted the bad news so that people in France never knew that he did not fare well against the British.
What did Napolean do in 1799?
(1799) Overthrows the weak Directory
and sets up a three-man governing board
known as the Consulate.
Is a consul a life long term?
Yes.
Was Napolean the second consul?
No, he was the first.
What did Napolean become two years after becoming a consul?
He became emperor of the French.
How did Napolean enter each position?
By being elected.
What were government jobs based on?
Talent.
Where were public schools established?
Under government control.
What did Napolean establish?
The Napoleonic code.
What is the definition of the Napoleonic code?
equity of all citizens before the law, religious tolerance, and the destruction of feudalism. However, women lost some rights of citizenships
What did Napolean annex?
The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Germany, into a confederation controlled by Spain.
What did Napolean create in Europe?
A vast French empire through military success.
