PPT-The Age of Napoleon and the Triumph of Romanticism

Chapter 20 Key Topics Napoleons rise his coronation as emperor and his administrative reforms Napoleons conquests the creation of a French Empire and Britains enduring resistance The invasion of Russia and Napoleons decline. 1800-1855. Romanticism. The term derives from “romance,” . which from the Medieval Period (1200-1500) and on simply meant a story (e.g. all the chivalric, King Arthur legends) that was . adventuristic. Napoleon’s Triumph takes the other side at its normal initial 18. The Santon (optional) The Santon was a tall hill on the left flank of the French army. Historically, the French fi (1789-1815). The End of an Era. Name:_______________ Block:____. WEX II. Chapter . 2, . Section . 5. The End of an Era. At the end of this section, I will be able to answer the following questions:. What events led to Napoleon’s downfall?. Is there a justifiable reason to kill another person? Why or why not?. Heroic despair: . hero strays from traditional ideals. Women. don’t fulfill traditional roles. Villain: . often misunderstood and lonely. Family . Napoleon was born in Corsica . –. an Italian city that was once part of Italy but now under the rule of France. . Napoleon’s father . –. Charles Bonaparte . –. was to go to Versailles and represent the people of Corsica at the Estates General. . Napoleon as president. Louis Napoleon agreed to legislation that would benefit the majority as he had a Catch All ideology…. Conservatives. -. the . conservatives wanted to re-educate France. With Louis Napoleon’s support and acceptance, an . .. Chapter 20 . Section 3. Napoleon Bonaparte. Admiral Horatio Nelson. Coup . D’etat. Plebiscite. Continental System. Nationalism. Standard Number:. 4.0 Governance and Civics. Standard:. Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens with in their community, nation, and world. . AP EUROPEAN HISTORY. MR. RICK PURRINGTON. MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL. The Age of Napoleon. I.The. Age of Napoleon Begins . “He was like an expert chess player, with the human race for an opponent, which he proposed to checkmate.”. 1769 – 1821. F. rom . a poor . Corsican family . of minor nobility. Was a 20 year old French army officer when the French Revolution broke . out, rose to rank of general by age 24. In the wars . between . SSWH14 The student will analyze the Age of Revolutions and Rebellions.. c. Explain Napoleon’s rise to power, and his defeat; and explain the consequences for Europe.. The Rise of Napoleon. Napoleon Bonaparte dominated French and European history from 1799 – 1815. . Essential Questions. How did Napoleon Bonaparte become a hero in France?. How was Napoleon able to conquer such a large empire?. What forces led to the eventual collapse of Napoleon’s empire?. Was Napoleon a hero of the French Revolution or a dictator interested in only in glory for himself?. 1799-1815. Napoleon’s character. Intelligent. Witty. Charming. Depressive. Childish. Decisive. Life Under the Directory. Directory was corrupt, economy was poor. Following Robespierre, people went wild. Romanticism 1800-1855 Romanticism The term derives from “romance,” which from the Medieval Period (1200-1500) and on simply meant a story (e.g. all the chivalric, King Arthur legends) that was adventuristic Definition:. Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.. Origin. Began during social upheaval in England. Idealistic views of economic and political conditions contradicted realistic state of economy and politics.