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Napoleon's Birth
Napoleon's date of birth is important becausethis is when Napoleon came to be (Napoleon: Emperor and Conquerer Egotist). -
Father Junipero Serra
Father Junipero Serra becomes governer of northern California. Franciscan order has been asked by Spain to take the place of the Jesuit's people. Because of the rule by the Franciscan people, the city of San Francisco came into play to be apart of the United States (fsmitha.com). -
New Human Anatomy Theory
A group of Endoscholars asked to witness a disection of a women's body. What the researches found was baffeling. The witnessed results contridicted with a Dutch book of anatomy that they had and also with the ancient Chinese theory that based the knwledge of anatomy for scientists around the world (fsmitha.com). -
Royalists in Toulon
From August 28 - December 19, Napoleon, at the time was a artillery officer, got his first glipse at fame when he defended France from an Anglo-Spanish brigade. After this act by Napoleon, he was promoted to a major general. Not many at this young a age could accomplish so much (History.com)(Britannica.com) -
Napoleon's failed attempt in Egypt
In 1798 Napoleon was told to lead an invasion into England. Because of England's strong naval forces, Napoleon thought it was better suited if France ivaded Egypt instead to cut off Britain's trade. But Napoleon lost to Haracio Nelson, but since he controls the French press no word got out to the peole about his loss (history.com). -
Coup D'etat
After Napoleon's loss to Haracio Nelson, he returns to a country, France, with no leader. France has no leader at this time because the country has just finished with the revolt that happened inside of it. So Napoleon saw this and decided to weigh his options, and he decided to get rid of the Directory. In result there was a three system Consulate. And since Napoleon was the first consulate, which was the haed representitive, he decided to make himself first Consulate for ever (history.com). -
Ohio
in 1803 Ohio became the 17th state of The United States. This was an important gain for the Americans. This is such an important thing for the Americans because this land was highly prized between the Indians and the settlers of America. This land was the cause of the French and Indian war (fsmitha.com). -
Napoleonic Code
While Napoleon was the perminant First Consule, one of his most important accomplishments was the Napoleonic Code. These were the first code of laws that instituted property, family, and personal rights. This is also important because this is still the base for the French government toda (History.com). -
Trafalgar & Austerlitz
In October of 1805, Napoleon's fleet was wiped out by Britain's. This shocked many of the French people. But 6 weeks later Napoleon redeemed himself in the battle of Austerlitz, where Napoleon used his military tactic to out smart the Russian/Prussian army. The battle of Austerlitz was, controvercially, know as Napoleon's greatest victory. This event is so important to the present because Napoleon's tactics let other generals today to study them and learn from them (History.com) -
Slavery
U.S. congress passes law that proclaims the importation of slaves illegal. All though this law was passed by congress many people in the United States still decided to ingnore this law. The majority of the people who decided to ignore this law were located in the southern prts of America (fsmitha.com). -
Marie-Louise of Austria
In 1809, after Josephine de beauharnais didn't give Napoleon any children, Napoleon left her for Marie-Louise of Austria. While they were together, she gave birth to Joseph Charles Napoleon, or Napoleon II. This marriage was so important because this gave Napoleon control over Rome, ruled by Napoleon II, and gave Napoleon a temporary alliance with Austria (History.com). -
Slave Rebellions
Slave rebellions in Central America gave American slaves incentive to rebel. Plantation slaves in New Orleans joined together and stole arms to rebel against their masters. This was important because it was a symbolic stand especially to do in the south, where slavery was most common -
Exiled to Elba
After the Battle of Nations, Napoleon's forces were defeated by a Coalition that included Austrian, Russian, Prussian, and Swedish troops. Because of the Treaty of Fontainebleau, Napoleon's life was spared, but he would be exiled to an island called Elba (History.com). -
Battle of Waterloo
After Napoleon escaped from the Island of Elba, he returned to France. He was welcomed into France with open arms. France's king while Napoleon was in exile, Louis XVII, fled the scene in fear of Napoleon, and this is where Napoleon started his one hundred day campaign. In June 1815, French troops invaded Belgium, and was defeated by the British troops. Napoleon lost this battle because of his out-dated tactics (History.com) (Britannica.com). -
Cotton production
U.S. has always been a major cotton producer in general. But in 1820, the United States of America became the country that was the largest producer of cotton in the whole world. Inventions from the Industrial Revolution and from many great scientists allowed this to happen. This is setting the base for American economy (fsmitha.com). -
Napoleon's death
Napoleon was exiled for a second time after his loss at Waterloo. The British decided to exile Napoleon to another island called St. Helena. He died on May 5, 1821, where he died of cancer.
