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Awesomeness

A painting of Napoleon crossing the Alps. Unrealistic to glorify Napoleon for propaganda purposes.

A more realistic picture of Napoleon crossing the French Alps painted after he died. A painting like this would never get approved by Napoleon because he is not glorified.

Chapter 3: The rise of Napoleon

-After terror ended, French tried to form new government -1795-1799 governed by five directors backed by two new assemblies called Councils. -Governed badly, prices went up, many people starved, money has no value -Napoleon rises to power

Napoleon the soldier Napoleon's background - Napoleon born on island Corsica in 1769 - Second of eight children - Italian sold the island so he is French, and his parents are Italian - Went to military school, and since French Revolution he gained rapid promotion - Career nearly wrecked when his leader was overthrown

Napoleon's Italian campaign -When directors took power in 1795, they continued the war against Coalition. -French army large, took Holland and Belgium. -Army took over Northern France, and gained more promotions

Napoleon in Egypt -Commander of the East after taking Italy -Invaded Egypt -Took over Egypt in the Battle of Pyramids -Went to Middle East, but France armies fairing badly -Went back to France to stop France from defeat.

Napoleon seizes power - One of the director attempt to get rid of other directors - He asked Napoleon for military support - Joined Director, the army forced the directors to resign - They were angry at Napoleon because the plot was a lie - Angry directors tried to kill him, his army thought he was in danger and came in the hall. - Directors ran away

Napoleon the ruler The Consulate -Took a month to form new government -France governed by three councils -Napoleon took the first post, head of the government -People supported him

Victory in War - Planned to attack Austrian - Won in the end even though French armies were tired and outnumbered - Peace treaty signed

Making of a Legend - More famous than ever - In newspaper and paintings he was portrayed as a hero - Legendary figure

The Concordat and the Catholic Church - France was in peace, deal with problems - Loyal Catholics became rebels when France De-Christianize - Napoleon dropped Revolutionary Calender. - Signed a agreement with the Pope called the Concordat. - Catholics to worship freely again - All priests take an loyal oath to Napoleon - Churches re-opened and priests came out of hiding.

Reforms - 1802, Napoleon made peace with Europe and ended religious conflict. - A grateful Senate increased his power and raised his pay and made himself Consul of Life and most people of France voted in favor - Now that Napoleon had power for the rest of his life he made reforms - 1802, reform to schools, made a new secondary school called lycee - Live under strict military discipline, took examination called Baccalaureate for university entrance - Reform French law into seven books called codes

Napoleon becomes Emperor - In 1804 made himself Emperor - Voters in favor, 12 year of being republic - Brought back some old ideas, like being crowned during ceremonies - He brought back nobles like princes, dukes, counts, barons and knights, but they needed to be very rich to pass to children. - No privileges - Revolution over

Summary Napoleon is born on 1769 on islad Corsica. The island was sold to French when he was born therefore his parents are Italian. He went to military school and during the revolution he gained rapid promotions. When his leader was overthrown his career was nearly wrecked but could not gain enough evidence to charge him. During the coalition, Napoleon was sent to Italy, where Napoleon would gain more promotion and become General of the North. Won campaign against the Egyptians. One director wanted to get rid of the other directors and looked for Napoleon's help. They made up a scam against the other directors and they were forced to step down. The directors were very angry at Napoleon and started threatening him, his army came in and the directors ran away. France established a new government where it was ruled by three councils. Napoleon won in another war against the Austrians where a peace treaty was signed, he became more famous than ever and made into a legendary figure. Gave back rights to the Catholics. Napoleon made himself emperor and people supported him. Made educational reforms. Nobles were installed again, this marked the end of the revolution.

Question Did people get angry when he brought back the nobles? Did the Catholics have any power when they were brought back?