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    Section 3: Napoleon Forges an Empire pp. 229-233 1. Explain why Napoleon was considered the hero of the hour. 2. Give an example of a Napoleonic military success and failure. 3. How did Napoleon’s coup d’etat affect power in France? (What type of leader did he become and how did he legitimize it?) 4. Why was Napoleon able to concentrate on domestic reforms in 1802? 5. How would you evaluate Napoleon’s reforms in the following areas? What was the problem? How did he attempt to solve it

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    claims you’re entering Caffareli’s cemetery. Historians agree almost in unison that on this spot Napoleon settled his headquarters on April 1799‚ at a distance of 1.5 km from the city walls‚ far enough to be out of shooting range of both the Ottoman and British Artillery. But when you look at those graves‚ there is nothing really to indicate that they’re French. Why? Was it so difficult for Napoleon to leave any inscription? A cross? Or some other sign on those tombstones? Didn’t he want us to

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    Global 2 30 December 2013 Napoleons regime in France promoted ideas of the French Revolution. Napoleon and his armies helped establish freedom and equality‚ the armies brought constitutions to many European countries. He spread his revolutionary policies and gave religious freedom. Napoleon created the foundation for future nations with his enlightenment ideas. Napoleon stayed in his study to improve his rule while his citizens were sleeping. In 1799 Napoleon seized control of France by a military

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    Napoleon Bonaparte must be considered a hero in French history. Through his liberal ways of coming to power and controlling France‚ Napoleon was able to create unity and stability‚ both political and economic‚ in one of the most powerful nations in Europe at the time. Napoleon was not only an excellent leader‚ but also a dominant war strategist. He was able to conquer enemies of France and expand Frances territory. By giving people rights and freedoms‚ forming a respectable educational system and

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    1 CHAPTER Introduction A MODULE 1.1 Beginnings s David Furek looked around the Thanksgiving table‚ he felt content. This had nothing to do with the array of food on the table; the bounty he was thankful for was his large family. David’s three youngest children (Louise‚ Brad‚ and his “surprise present‚” baby Glenn) lived at home with David and his wife‚ Carla. For the past five years‚ David’s widowed mother also lived with them. And just last year his eldest child‚ Erin‚ had been laid

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    summary of Napoleon B. Napoleon was one of the greatest military commanders in history. He has also been portrayed as a power hungry conqueror. He argued that he was building a federation of free peoples in a Europe united under a liberal government. But if this was his goal‚ he wanted to achieve it by taking power in his own hands. However‚ in the states he created‚ Napoleon granted constitutions‚ introduced law codes‚ abolished feudalism‚ and created efficient governments. Emperor Napoleon proved

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    Sahagun 1 Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte: A Military Genius Carlos Sahagun Cordova High School Franklin Per. 3 January 31‚ 2013 Sahagun 2 Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte I chose Napoleon Bonaparte because he is one of the greatest military leaders that has ever lived. As a child‚ Napoleon excelled in military school and was always ahead of the game. At an early age of 10‚ Napoleon was accepted into the French Military School of Aristocrats. From there on he came

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    Napoleon. Symbol of an Age Prior to the revolution the country of France was ruled by ruthless monarchs who stripped any glimpse of equality from the citizens of this nation. The oppressive rulers took away their freedom and abolished their beliefs and religions. Throughout all of this the economy was on a downward spiral leading to an almost inevitable economic crash. One man was able to step in‚ solve these issues‚ and transform France into one of the great nations it is today. Napoleon Bonaparte

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    To be enlightened is to be free from all restraints that hold one back from understanding. It is the “state of perfect knowledge" in which one understands both the “relative” and “ultimate mode of existence” (Ricard 1). To be enlightened is to see the full picture‚ not just a certain field of vision. There are many different interpretations of what enlightenment is‚ and what the path to enlightenment is like. How does one examine the many different perceptions of enlightenment? Plato - a Greek philosopher

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    Enlightenment was the prevailing thought of this era which called for reform‚ but most believed that the best way to affect change would be through the ruler. Government officials who had the ear of the ruler would instruct them to reform their Government to improve human society. Which resulted in what historians called enlightened absolutism. The new ways of thinking had several effects on both the Monarchical Absolutism and those under its rule. For example‚ sweeping reforms happened in Prussia

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