1. The End of the Empire

2. 
 Nationalism is the belief
that loyalty is owed to
your country/culture
instead of a specific person
or race.
 Nationalism began to
spread to European
countries as a result of
Napoleon
conquering/fighting.
Nationalism

3. 
 Four major countries that wanted to be rid of
Napoleon’s commands:
 Austria
 Prussia
 Italy
 Portugal
 Wanted to get rid of Napoleon’s control of France
Places That Nationalism
Took Right

4.  The French slogan of
“Liberty, Equality, Fraterni
ty” became a world wide
rallying cry.
 People all over the world
wanted the freedoms the
Enlightenment spoke of.
 People all over Europe, in
countries Napoleon had
conquered, fought back
against Napoleon to get the
promise of freedom.
Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite!

5. 
 Revolts occurred in many of the countries leading to
more fights for his troops.
 Places around the world (the Americas and Europe)
began to fight their own revolutions against colonial
powers and absolute monarchs.
Results of the spread of
Enlightenment ideals

6.  Napoleon made three big mistakes:
 Invasion of Russia
 The blockade of Britain
 The Peninsular War
Beginning in 1812

7. 
 After nearly 20 years of
near constant
war, Napoleon
surrendered the throne in
1814 and was exiled to
Elba Island.
 But in 1815, he got bored.
He went back to
France, took back over
and started the 100 Days.
This was a final attempt to
take over.
To Elba and Back

8. 
 Napoleon’s armies engaged a coalition (team-up) of his
enemies at the Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon lost and was
sent to St. Helena, another island.
 He died there in seclusion. Eventually, his body was sent
back to France, where he received an honored burial place.
 Today, if you meet your Waterloo, you face a final, major
contest/decision.
The Final Battle

9. 
 Napoleon has two major impacts on the world of his
time.
 The Spread of Nationalism
 More Revolutions based on Enlightenment
philosophies
 Two impacts on America:
 The spread of the Code of Napoleon (Louisiana's
government is based upon Napoleon’s laws).
 Sold the Louisiana Territory to America.
Napoleon’s Impact?