Napoleons Early Life Flashcards
Where was Napoleon sent to for school?
A school in France
Where was napoleon sent to in 1784?
The École Militaire in Paris
How well did Napoleon do at the École Militaire?
He completed the two-three year course in less than a year
What was Napoleon commissioned as in 1785?
A second lieutenant
What did Napoleon do in Corsica in 1789?
He helped to form revolutionary clubs and demanded the return of Paoli
Why was Napoleon not rewarded with central roles in the new Corsican government by Paoli?
Paoli didn’t trust him
What did Napoleon stand for election for in Corsica?
Lieutenant colonel
When did Napoleon stand for and win the election to be a lieutenant colonel?
1792
What did Napoleons brother Lucien say without consulting the rest of the family?
Denounced Paoli as a traitor and convinced the convention in Paris to demand his arrest
What did napoleons family have to do as a result of Lucien’s denouncement?
Had to flee to France as refugees
What was the name of the pamphlet that Napoleon wrote?
Le Souper de Beaucaire
When did Napoleon write Le souper de Beaucaire?
1793
What did Le Souper de Beaucaire state?
That France was in danger and the Jacobin government had to be supported
What siege did Napoleon play a huge part in?
The siege of Toulon
What rank did Napoleon receive due to his help during the siege of Toulon?
Brigadier-General
