MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Napoleon made laws that positively affected the women of France because he thought men and women were equal.
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Napoleon led France to great military victory over her hated enemy; The English
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Napoleon promoted a democratic republican style of government, which put the power of the government in the hands of the people.
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He was a strong military leader who led France to a multitude of victories over her European enemies. Napoleons success on the battlefield helped feed the desire for the French people to feel pride in their country, which is called nationalism.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What did Napoleon accomplish? Napoleon served as first consul of France from 1799 to 1804. In that time, Napoleon reformed the French educational system, developed a civil code (the Napoleonic Code), and negotiated the Concordat of 1801. He also initiated the Napoleonic Wars (c.
Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon created a new form of government in France, reshaped the boundaries of Europe, and influenced revolutionaries and nationalists the world over. Since his first days in power he aroused controversies that continue today.
Detailed explanation-3: -By crowning himself, Napoleon symbolically showed that he would not be controlled by Rome or submit to any power other than himself. This was very important, both as a show of strength to reassure his allies and to quell any potential uprisings or anarchy by proclaiming himself the highest authority in France.
Detailed explanation-4: -Napoleon instituted reforms in post-revolutionary France, starting with a complete overhaul of military training. He also centralized the government, reorganized the banking and educational systems, supported the arts, and improved relations between France and the pope.
Detailed explanation-5: -Napoleon declared himself the king of France in 1804. He was an excellent general and he conquered and dominated all the neighboring countries except Britain and Russia with the help of his army. He was remembered for his restoration of order to France after a fierce and disorderly ten years of French revolution.