Week 6- Napoleon’s background, character, and military leadership Flashcards

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What role did Napoleon play in the revolution?

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In 1791, he joined a Jacobin Club in Valence and, in 1792, the National Guard.
In 1793, he helped to drive the British out of Toulon.

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What different titles did Napoleon earn?

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He became second-lieutenant of artillery but played no part in the early revolution.
He was promoted to brigadier-general in December 1793.
In February 1794, he was appointed commandant of the artillery in the French Army of Italy.

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What enlightenment beliefs did Napoleon hold?

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He read Voltaire and Rousseau and believed that political change was imperative.
However, he did not see any need for radical social reforms.

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How did Napoleon’s role change after the Terror?

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His career was briefly threatened by the fall of Robespierre.
He was seen as a protégé of Robespierre so was charged with conspiracy and treason.
He was freed in September but was not restored to his command.

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How did he regain influence after the terror?

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After his role in the Vendémiaire rising in October 1795, he was promoted to commander of the Army of the Interior and adviser on military matters.
He was appointed commander-in-chief of the Army of Italy in March 1796.

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