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THE NAPOLEONIC EMPIRE - Coggle Diagram
THE NAPOLEONIC EMPIRE
Napoleon declared himself Emperor of France
his rise to power was made possible by his military victories in Europe
Great Britain was the only country that Napoleon never defeated
Continental Blockade he set up
no country allied with or occupied by France was allowed to import British goods
spread the revolutionary principles across Europe of
equality
liberty
brought about the introduction of new constitutions that ended absolute monarchy
in many countries of Europe
he had become indispensable to France
in 1804
his greatest desire was to create a united Europe
were under the control of the French emperor
made up of kingdoms that were dependent on France
Napoleon's military power began to decline
1812 onwards
because of failed invasion of Russia
his army was defeated
at the Battle of Leipzig
in 1813
by a coalition army that included
Austria
Russia
Sweden
Prussia
main political achievements
his foreign policy made France an empire as a result of his victories over
Russia
Prussia
Austria
domestic policy
consolidated the changes made during the revolution
introduced new concepts
divorce
adoption
civil marriage
state-controlled education
private property
established the Civil Code
was a set of laws that applied equally to all citizens
was exile on the island of Elba
returned to France
was finally defeated
at the Battle of Waterloo
in 1815
was exiled to the island of St Helena
he died in 1821