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Egyptian Campaign ❌
In an attempt to disrupt British trade with India, Napoleon leads troops to Egypt. It was a failure, but he kept that a secret when he returned to France -
Consulate
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Concordat of 1801
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Consul for Life
After taking the title of First Consul in 1801, he then changed it to Consul for life a year later. -
Battle of Trafalagar
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Declared Self emperor
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continental system
Napoleon waged economic warfare and closed European ports to British goods. Britain responded with its own blockade of European ports. -
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Invasion of Russia
Napoleon entered Russia with 600,000 soldiers and 50,000 horses. The Russians avoided battles with the French by burning crops and villages to deprive them of any provisions. -
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Battle of nations at Leipzig
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Abdication
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Hundred days
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Resistance in Spain
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