Transcript Congress of Vienna

BELLWORK: BLOCK 2
1. What was the Napoleonic Code?
2. How did Napoleon plan to defeat Britain?
3. What is nationalism?
4. Why did Napoleon fall from power? Explain!
***Read “The Congress of Vienna” on pgs. 356-357 
5. What was the Congress of Vienna? Purpose?
6. Explain the “three principles” that guided the
settlements made at Vienna?
7. What changes were made to the map of Europe?
Napoleon’s Legacy
• Stopped the French Revolution
• Napoleonic Code
• Spread ideas of equality before
the law
• Religious toleration
• Advancement by merit rather than
birth
• Reformed tax system
• Promoted education
• Improved agriculture and industry
Bastille Day
July 14th!
Relationship with Britain
In 1805, Napoleon wanted to
invade Britain to settle their
decades-long rivalry.
Battle of Trafalgar—
Napoleon attempted a naval
invasion of Britain but was
defeated.
As a result, he attempted to
economically punish Britain
with the Continental
Economic System.
Economic changes: Continental System
Napoleon forbade his conquered
lands to trade with Britain
Britain responded by blockading
ships headed to European ports
Britain maintained control of the
seas, and the French economy
suffered from the Continental
System
The French Empire still grew, but
battles now focused on land.
Control of Europe: Napoleon’s Empire
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleon abolished the
Roman Empire, conquered
Germanic States and
expanded to Russia.
By 1811, Napoleon controlled
most of Europe
Foreigners living under French
control began to resent
Napoleon’s rule and taxes 
Nationalism!
Nationalism
Napoleon’s dominance in
Europe created a strong
sense of nationalism in
conquered territories
Pride in one’s country &
desire for self-rule
In 1812, European rulers
began to team up against
Napoleon
Partner Discussion:
In December 1804, Pope
Pius VII conducted a
ceremony to crown
Napoleon emperor. During
the ceremony, Napoleon
took the crown from the
pope and placed it on his
own head. What do you
think this symbolized? What
does this tell you about
Napoleon’s
personality/character?
Napoleon’s Downfall
In 1812, Napoleon
assembled 600,000 men
to invade Russia
Russia adopted the
Scorched-Earth Policy—to
destroy everything before
the French could seize it.
Russia continued…
By the time the French
retreated from Russia,
400,000 men had died of
starvation, exposure to
the extreme Russian
winter, or battle wounds.
October 1813, Russia,
Prussia and Austria
joined together to defeat
France.
Europe post-Napoleon
From the failed invasion of
Russia to the Congress of
Vienna
Napoleon’s Demise
March 1814, Napoleon was
forced to abdicate and
power was restored to
Louis XVIII (brother of
Louis XVI)
Napoleon was exiled to the
island of Elba (Italy) and
French borders were
restored to where they had
been prior to 1792
Napoleon’s Defeat
March 1, 1815 Napoleon returned to
France and won the support of many
people
The Hundred Days: the period
Napoleon ruled but claimed no more
territorial claims
June 1815 Britain, Prussia and the
Netherlands began a march towards
France
Napoleon met them in Waterloo
(Netherlands)
Napoleon was easily defeated and
placed under house arrest on the
island of St. Helena. He died there in
1821.
Napoleon’s exile on
St. Helena Island
Longwood House:
his residence during
exile
Europe After Napoleon
Congress of Vienna: Britain,
Austria, Prussia and Russia
met in Vienna (1815)
Wanted to work out a peace
agreement for Europe
Hoped to restore balance of
power in Europe by
changing national borders
and settling disputes among
nations
Congress of Vienna
• Conference of ambassadors of European states held in Vienna from
September 1814 to June 1815
• Goal: provide a long-term peace for Europe by settling critical issues
from the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.
• The goal was not simply to restore old boundaries, but to resize the
main powers so they could balance each other off and remain at
peace.
• First time any continental powers met face-to-face in a meeting.
• Mostly led by Austria, Russia, Prussia, Britain & France.
Why would
the European
powers want
to restore the
map to its
pre-French
Rev borders?
Video: Napoleon – Steel Monster
• Now that we have finished learning about
the French Revolution, you are going to
watch a video on French history – from
beginnings to Napoleon.
• It focuses on engineering and architectural
advances.
• Answer all questions on the worksheet!
French Revolution Review Flowchart
• Instead of bellwork
today, do the
following flowchart
in your notes!
• List the twelve
events in
chronological order
• This is review over
the French
Revolution!
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Meeting of the Estates-General
Storming of the Bastille
Congress of Vienna
Robespierre is executed
Declaration of Rights of Man/Citizen
Reign of Terror
Formation of the National Assembly
Louis/Marie Antoinette executed
Directory comes to power
Radicals take over the Assembly
Tennis Court Oath
Napoleon becomes emperor
French Revolution Review
• Eight-Panel Cartoon Strip