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Coup D’état
Coup d’état that overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and substituted the Consulate, making way for the despotism of Napoleon Bonaparte. The event is often viewed as the effective end of the French Revolution. -
Concordat
The Concordat was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII, signed in Paris, France. This agreement made Roman Catholic Church the majority church of France. -
Loss of American Territories
This was a purchase was made that almost more than doubled the size of the United States. At that time the border of the United States was the Mississippi River, and Florida was ruled by Spain. Thomas Jefferson purchased the 800,000 square miles of land for 15 million dollars. -
Napoleonic Code
This is a set of laws prior to the french revolution. The laws were first put in place by the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists and entered into force -
Napoleon crowned as Emperor
Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned the first Frenchman to hold the title of emperor in 1,000 years. It was giving to him from Pope Pius VII the previous owner. -
Accomplishments of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte was the first Emperor of France. His career as a military leader and political leader led to a number of major accomplishments that helped France and affected the balance of power in Europe. His accomplishments included reforms in politics, domestic affairs, religion and the military. -
Continental System
A policy created by Napoleon which closed all trades and communication within Great Britain and European. This system only lasted for one year (1806-1807) -
Invasion of Russia (scorched earth policy)
Largest European armed force ever assembled to that point. across the Niemen River into Russia. Although it never lost a pitched battle there, the Grande Armée was almost completely wiped out within six months by freezing temperatures, food shortages, disease and Russian assaults. This proved to be the beginning of the end for Napoleon, who was forced into exile -
The Hundred Days
The 100 days began when Napoleon arrived in Paris after getting out of Elba and was there for 100 days. After 100 days had passed King Louis XIV arrived to Paris. -
Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo, marked the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who conquered much of continental Europe in the early 19th century. Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution, seized control of the French government in 1799 and became emperor in 1804.