Napoleons rule in France after 1807 Flashcards
What did Napoleon have decisive rights over?
Napoleon, as Emperor, had the final decision on every proposed policy, law or statute
What were legal and judicial reforms based on?
authoritarianism of Roman law.
What did Napoleon form with the Legion of Honour?
Napoleon created a new imperial nobility, with the Legion of Honour forming a hierarchy of ranks.
What gave the illusion of democracy?
A lack of political freedom for the population, with the plebiscites and referendums conducted by Napoleon often being manufactured by family connections- thus giving the illusion of democracy.
What was Slavery introduced as a result of?
Slavery was reintroduced, as in the ancien regime, in the Civil Code of 1804 (later renamed the Code Napoleon in 1807)
Did democracy remain?
It can be argued that democracy did remain, with 6 million active citizens voting to elect a communal list of 600.000. Who then voted for a departmental list of 60,000, then the national list, and the Notables (6000 people).
What was chosen by Napoleon from these Notables?
However, the Senate was chosen by Napoleon from these Notables, and this Senate chose members of the legislature and the Tribunate.
Was equality remained under Napoleon?
Under the Concordat of 1802, all religions (and no religion at all) were tolerated (equality), despite Catholicism remaining the official religion of France.
What was meritocracy implemented in?
Meritocracy was implemented in both the military (in numerous detachments, such as the Imperial Guard) and political sectors- not wealth or status.
Were revolutionary ideals upheld?
Revolutionary ideals, including the abolition of hereditary privileges and freedom of men under the law, were upheld.
Were revolutionary ideals upheld?
Revolutionary ideals, including the abolition of hereditary privileges and freedom of men under the law, were upheld.
What created the tacit link to the old Roman Empire?
Illusion of democracy- the use of governmental terms, such as Consul, created the tacit link to the old Roman Empire. This likened the new French system to the ancient republic.
What did legislation have to pass through?
All legislation had to pass through Bonaparte, and this remained until 1814
What did legislation have to pass through?
All legislation had to pass through Bonaparte, and this remained until 1814
How many votes did Napoleon get?
Approximately 7 million voters were called to participate, of which 47.20% did 99.3% of those who voted approved Napoleon as Emperor (although this was 1804, pre-1807).
What expanded in Napoleons rule?
French industry did expand slowly during Napoleon’s rule after 1807. Textile Production increased, as did the iron and coal industry. Industries associated with the war effort
developed, as did trade with the rest of Europe
Continental system outside of France.
The continental system also had an impact outside of France. Shipbuilding, and its trades such as rope-making declined, as did many other industries that relied on overseas markets, such as the linen industries With few exports and lost profits, many industries were closed down.
Continental system outside of France.
The continental system also had an impact outside of France. Shipbuilding, and its trades such as rope-making declined, as did many other industries that relied on overseas markets, such as the linen industries With few exports and lost profits, many industries were closed down.
When did the continental system start and end?
The continental system, first enforced in 1806.
would end in 1814.
What did the failed Russian Campaign lead to?
The failed Russian Campaign of 1812, led by Napoleon, had led to only 10% of the Grande Armée returning out of more than
600,000 troops.
What did the failed Russian Campaign lead to?
The failed Russian Campaign of 1812, led by Napoleon, had led to only 10% of the Grande Armée returning out of more than
600,000 troops.
When was the fifth coalition?
After 1807. Napoleon would face the Fifth Coalition (in 1809, consisting of the Austrian Empire and Britain against France’s
Empire and its allied German states),
When was the fifth coalition?
After 1807. Napoleon would face the Fifth Coalition (in 1809, consisting of the Austrian Empire and Britain against France’s
Empire and its allied German states),
When was the sixth coalition and who between?
the Sixth Coalition (between 1813 and 1814, consisting of Austria, Prussia, Russia,
Spain, Britain, Portugal, Sweden, and German states against France’s Empire)
When was the seventh coalition and who between?
Seventh Coalition (in 1815, consisting
of Britain, Russia, Prussia, Sweden. Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, and German states against France’s Empire).
When was the seventh coalition and who between?
Seventh Coalition (in 1815, consisting
of Britain, Russia, Prussia, Sweden. Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, and German states against France’s Empire).
What happened in 1813?
In 1813. Napoleon raised an army of around 400,000 French troops. supported by a quarter of a million allied troops, to contest control of Germany in the larger campaign of the Sixth
Coalition, resulting in a large victory at the Battle of Dresden.
What happened in 1813?
In 1813. Napoleon raised an army of around 400,000 French troops. supported by a quarter of a million allied troops, to contest control of Germany in the larger campaign of the Sixth
Coalition, resulting in a large victory at the Battle of Dresden.
What caused a major problem in his campaigns?
Napoleon could replace the men he lost in 1812, but the huge numbers of horses he lost in Russia proved more difficult to replace, and this proved a major problem in his campaigns in Germany in 1813.
What caused a major problem in his campaigns?
Napoleon could replace the men he lost in 1812, but the huge numbers of horses he lost in Russia proved more difficult to replace, and this proved a major problem in his campaigns in Germany in 1813.
When did the grand empire reach its extent?
by 1811
Who did it consist of?
- France, up to its ‘natural frontiers’, including the Alps, Pyrenees, River Rhine, and Belgium.
- Annexed territories, including Piedmont (1802). the Swiss Confederation (1803). the Ligurian Republic (1805), and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (1809).
- Satellite states, including the kingdoms of Italy
(1805). Naples (1806). Holland
(1806), Westphalia (1807). Spain (1808), the
Confederation of the Rhine (1806) and the Duchy of Warsaw (1807).
What was the civil code renamed as?
Napoleonic code in 1807
What did this do?
gave permanent form to the great gains of the
Revolution: individual liberty, freedom of work, freedom of conscience, the lay character of the state, and equality before the law.
What did this do?
gave permanent form to the great gains of the
Revolution: individual liberty, freedom of work, freedom of conscience, the lay character of the state, and equality before the law.
What did it do for land and property?
It protected land and property, gave greater liberty to employers, and showed little concern for emplovees.
What did it do for land and property?
It protected land and property, gave greater liberty to employers, and showed little concern for emplovees.
What did it do for women and slavery?
It granted only limited legal rights to women, and reintroduced slavery.
When was the new criminal code issued and what didn’t it contain?
In 1810, a new criminal code was issued under Napoleon, but contained no provisions for religious crimes or homosexuality.
