Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 23 2025 Monday - Finish - The Film - Napoleon The Glory of France. Thurs: Debate - Implementation - Censorship - Page 104 Q 4 & The Russian Campaign, Abdication & Exile Pages 114-121 & Unit Summary Film - Film - Napoleon The Glory of France & Corresponding Worksheet
Attendance
Monday:
The Film - Napoleon The Glory of France. To min min 19:02
Answer Q 1-3 corresponding worksheet Q 1-14 using Unit 4 - Text and The Film. We will complete this next week.
Answer Key Q 1-4
Bio account of N’s childhood
a) N’s Childhood
Born on island of Corsica
Family part of the minor nobility = not of the highest ranks
Acc. Father to Versailles (delegate) & enrolled in military school
B/m an artillery officer
b) Early Military Successes
1793 – Helped to recapture city of Toulon from anti-revolutionary forces = b/m one of the youngest generals in the Fr. Army
1795 – Called upon to aid the Convention from rebels. N ordered grape shot to be fired into the crowd = Given command of a Fr. Army fighting in Italy.
5 W’s in regards to Josephine
Who: Josephine
What: 6 yrs N’s senior. Had been v. involved in the Rev. Previous husband killed in the Rev.
Where: Met & married in France
When: Met in 1795. Married 1796.
Why: Married N b/c she was assured by her powerful friends in gov’t that N was destined to be important. She also hoped he would be able to pay off some of her debts.
What ‘impossibilities’ did N achieve in
Italy: Initially gained support of the Italians by promising them freedom.
Egypt: Crushed Egyptian army & attempted (but failed) to take the British Navy.
How does N’s military successes lead to political success?
Gains promotions and commands based on military successes (Italy/Egypt)
1799 N’s aids in the overthrow of the gov’t (Directory)
He adopts the title ‘First Consul’ & begins to make changes to Fr.
Tues:
Time to complete: Napoleon The Glory of France.
Review answer Key. worksheet Q 1-14
Thurs - Debate - Implementation - Censorship - Page 104 Q 4
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