Act V

Napoleon
 Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte defeated
the most powerful armies in
Europe and established a vast
empire. He was known for his
military skills as well as for his
charm and intelligence.
After his death, Napoleon
was often memorialized in
French art and literature.
• In 1804 napoleon named himself emperor
of the French. He took the crown from the
popes hands and placed it on his own
head. His action really mad an impression
on the French. In 5 short years France
changed from a democracy to an empire.
• Napoleons first goal was to reconstruct the
government he changed the elected
officials to men he chose himself he also
placed education under the control of the
government creating technical schools,
universities, and secondary schools
• Many peoples say that napoleon made a
great impact on French law. He combined
Old feudal and royal laws into a unified
system
 Battle of Trafalgar
• Lord nelson destroyed the French fleet
and defeated napoleon.