Question

How would you explain the rise of Napoleon?

Answer 1

• Napoleon saw his role as a moderniser of Europe.
• Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France in 1804.
• Kingdoms were created where his family members were placed. The dispossessed dynasties.
• Napoleon provided a uniform system of measures and weights. He used a decimal system.
• Protection of private property was one of the many laws introduced by Napoleon.
• In the beginning many people viewed Napoleon as a ruler who would liberate them and give them freedom.
• Napoleon conquered neighbouring European countries.
• Later on, the army of Napoleon was seen as an invading force.
• In 1815, Napoleon was defeated at the battle of Waterloo.