Unit 2

  • War with Austria

    War with Austria
    They wanted to help Louis XVIto full power. This war was declared in the spring of 1792. People began to fear that the revolution might spread to their country. I got this information from the textbook.
  • The Reign of Terror

    The Reign of Terror
    The Committee of Public Safety took control in the beginning. National Convention and the Committee of Public Safety set in motion the Reign of Terror. Peasants and persons were among the victims. I got this information from my notes.
  • Constitution of 1795

    Constitution of 1795
    This constitution was ratified by the National Convention. French constitution was found during the French Revolution. This constitution made up the Directory. This information was surprising to me. I read this from an article.
  • Napoleon becomes Consulate

    Napoleon becomes Consulate
    He became a political leader, and created a Coup d'Etat. He became popular in France as a hero. Napolean took up a title of First Consul for life. He won victories against Austrians. I got this information from only research.
  • The Coronation of an Emperor -Napoleon

    The Coronation of an Emperor -Napoleon
    Napoleon take the crown from the pope and places it on his head. He promised to bring "order and stablilty." He shows he wants to be the most powerful in Europe. Napoleon knew people supported him on his rise to power. I got this information from an article.
  • Invasion of Spain/ Peninsular War (Iberian)

    Invasion of Spain/ Peninsular War (Iberian)
    Britain helped Spain defeat France. France had controlled most of Europe by now. Napoleon moved troops through Spain in order to invade. Napoleon did a lot of things during this time. I also got this informaton from a document;
  • A Hundred Day's

    A Hundred Day's
    Napoleon escaped his exile. France again when Louis XVIII was renewed as king. The British and the Prussians managed to beat Napoleon. After that, he got exiled again to St. Helena. I found this information off a website.