Effects of the French Revolution. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

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What was the impact/result/outcome of What was the impact/result/outcome of the French Revolution?the French Revolution?

Absolute Monarchy Republic Dictatorship (Empire) under Napoleon

Political Effects-Political Effects-

Brief History of Napoleon

By 1799 French Directory had lost control

People lost faith in the gov’t because it was corrupt and their needs were not being met

Napoleon stages a Coup d’etat Coup d’etat = a military overthrow of the government

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After creating a new constitution he called for a Plebiscite (A vote by the people which justified Napoleon’s rule over France)

In 1802 Napoleon appoints himself Consul for life

In 1805 Napoleon becomes dictator for the French Republic. He restores order in France by setting up an efficient tax collection system, building infrastructure, establishes a national bank, gets rid of corrupt officials and began a Civil Service Plan

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Napoleonic Code: Uniform & fair legal system France using Enlightenment & Revolutionary ideas of Equality

1. Equal treatment before the law 2. Abolished Serfdom and Feudalism 3. Guaranteed Religious Toleration 4. Guaranteed Trial by Jury

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France was on the verge of bankruptcy until Napoleon made reforms (changes)

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French Revolution became a model for revolution around the world & led to the rise of nationalism

Intellectual Effects- Intellectual Effects-

Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of France

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Napoleon’s Foreign ConquestSells Louisiana Territory to President Thomas Jefferson for $ 15 million

Annexed Austrian Netherlands and parts of Italy

Britain, Austria and Sweden created the 3rd Coalition and Napoleon defeats it and grabs control of (most of) mainland Europe

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As part of the Continental System, Napoleon orders a Blockade of Britain to prevent all trade and communication between Britain and other European Nations.

Napoleon wanted to destroy Britain’s commercial and Industrial trade. The Blockade did not work. It hurt France and weakened the economy of Europe

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Invasion of Russia

1. Russia Refused to stop selling grain to Britain 2. Napoleon Drafts an army of over 400,000 to invade Russia

3. Alexander (Russian Czar) is outnumbered and retreats toward Moscow

4. Russian Army conducts a Scorched Earth policy during the retreat

5. Harsh conditions (Bad weather Ruined cities) cause Napoleon’s Army to crumble. Returns to France with only 10,000 troops

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Britain, Prussia, Russia, Austria and Sweden join forces against France

Napoleon defeated by the Coalition and is exiled to the Island of Elba

Napoleon returns to France and is defeated at Waterloo.

Napoleon is exiled and dies in St. Helena

(remote island in the Atlantic Ocean)