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Coup d'etat
In 1799, King Louis XVI was executed. Then, France elected 3 consuls. Napoleon established himself as first consul and became a dictator. This was a political success for Napoleon, and also a social reform because it was a major change in the French government. -
Appointed Prefects
In 1800, Napoleon appointed high government officials called prefects. They were responsible for public order and making sure laws were being followed. This was a political success for Napoleon. -
Bank Of France
In 1800, Napoleon founded the bank of France. It started with the purpose of managing state debts and issuing notes. It was a private institution also responsible for all the accounts of the french government. Founding this bank was an economic success. -
Napoleon creates lycées
In 1801, Napoleon set up lycées, which were government-run public schools. These schools were open to all boys in France. Students who graduated these schools were appointed to public office, which gave boys who came from lower class families a chance. This was a social reform. -
Napoleon Signs a Concordat
In 1801, Napoleon signed a concordat with Pope Pius VII, which was an agreement that established a new relationship between the church and state. This was a political achievement because it made the government and church more combined. -
Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, President Jefferson in America agreed to purchase all of the Louisiana territory from Napoleon. This was important because it formed a military alliance between the U.S. and France, which Napoleon thought would punish the british. It was also a huge economic success because it gave Napoleon money to use for operations in Europe. -
Napoleonic Code
In 1804, Napoleon enacted the Napoleonic Code, which was a new set of laws about property, colonial affairs, and individual rights. The laws (reformed society) and made men have more authority over their families, and gave women less individual rights. -
Napoleon Becomes Emperor
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself the emperor of France. Instead of letting the Pope crown him, he took the crown in his own hands and put it on himself. This was a political achievement. -
Battle of Austerlitz
The battle of Austerlitz was one of Napoleon's greatest victories. His 68,000 troops defeated almost 90,000 Russian and Austrian troops. This forced Austria to make peace with France, and kept Prussia out of the alliance against France. This was a military achievement. -
Confederation Of The Rhine
In 1806, six german states joined together in a confederation. This confederation was a major ally to France. Napoleon was the "Protector of the Confederation" This was a military achievement. -
Stop Trade With Britain
In 1806 Napoleon ordered all his allies to stop trading with Great Britain. This majorly affected Great Britain's economy, which was good for Napoleon. It was an economic success for him. -
Battle of Friedland
In 1807 Napoleon had a military success at the Battle of Friedland against Russia. Russia's defeat caused them to decide it was necessary to make peace with France. Russia eventually joined the continental system against Britain. -
How Should Napoleon Be Remembered?
Napoleon Bonaparte clearly accomplished many things as a French leader. He won many battles, and made huge changes to french life and government. I believe he did good things and bad things, but he ultimately was a very effective leader. I think he should be remembered as a very important man who made a giant impact.
