study skills Flashcards
When and Where was Napoleon born
1769 in Corsica
Why was napoleon sent to France
He received a royal scholarship to study at a military academy.
What did his education lead to?
It led to his commission in 1785 as a lieutenant in the French Army
Why was Napoleon disliked
He was short, spoke with an Italian accent and had little money
How did Napoleon rise through the ranks of the French army
He was a brilliant military strategist and knew how to use artillery wisely
What qualities did napoleon have?
Confidence, charm, ability to make quick decisions, and keen intelligence.
What happened in 1797?
Napoleon was given an army to invade Britain and Egypt.
What happened in 1799 ?
Napoleon assumed control of France through a coup
What was the new government under Napoleon called?
It was called the consulate
What did Napoleon’s first action as the Consul
He prioritized education and schooling
Why would France accept a dictator?
He brought stability, lowered prices, the French were exhausted by the constant warfare
Concordat of 1801
The agreement between Pope Pius VII and Napoleon that healed the religious division in France
Codification of Civil Law
There were 300 different codes prior to the French Revolution. Napoleon organized it into 7
what was the most important law
The civil law aka Napoleon code
The Civil Law
It declared that all citizens are equal and had freedom of religion. It also ended serfdom.
