HW#14 (Weekend Assignment)

List all the countries Napoleon controlled in Europe:
Spain
Italy
Grand Duchy of Warsaw

Napoleon Bonaparte - Born in 1769, was sent to a military school at the age of 9. Ruled France and a few other countries in Europe during the French Revolution.
coup d’état - The sudden overthrow of government usually by a small group of people with relations to authority.
plebiscite - A vote of the people. In 1800, it was held to approve a new constitution.
lycée - government-run public schools to help create trained officials.
concordat - An agreement. Napoleon signed one with Pope Pius VII to create a new relationship between the church and state.
Napoleonic Code - A comprehensive system of laws created by Napoleon that limited liberty and promoted authority over individual rights.
Battle of Trafalgar - A sea battle fought by the British against the French and Spanish navy, during the War of Third Coalition.

FORMING AN OPINION

3) Napoleon was the creator of his time. He used his military knowledge to create military victories. He conquered many countries in Europe and was nearly a dictator.

4) In my opinion, the forces inside should be kept under control. If you can't keep your own men following rules, then there could be another revolution or even a civil war. If you gain their trust and will to be a country together, then you can stop anything from the outside.

From the video:

Being just a lieutenant like many others, Napoleon earned a higher rank and was soon able to control the French government. He fled to Egypt and then back to France to help a battle. He controlled a mess. He got voted to become a powerful leader of France.