...desire for glory while staying out of war with Britain and Russia. Unlike his uncle, Napoleon was concerned with the "social question" of France and the plight of the working people. His economic internal affairs tended to be more successful than his military endeavors. Like many leaders before him, Napoleon had to give France glory to gain his legitimacy. Napoleon did not want to meet his uncle's fate in a war with a major power of Europe; he steered clear of conflict with Britain and Russia. Napoleon's military adventures were unsuccessful in both obtaining glory and winning any sort of victory. Napoleon wanted to create a satellite government in Mexico and set up a system in Mexico for French exports. Defying the Monroe Doctrine, he attacked Mexican Radical Republicans and was soon kicked out by Americans and the Mexican peasants. Not only had Napoleon failed to gain any sort of satellite government but he had lost to a bunch of Mexican peasants. He had managed to stay out of war with a European power, but lost huge glory. Needless to say this Mexican adventure was unsuccessful. The Luxembourg Crisis and Napoleon's cockiness lost glory for France while losing a war that the French should not have even been involved in. Napoleon demanded the city of Luxembourg from Bismarck after the Prussian defeat of Austria. Bismarck became enraged, as did the rest of the Germans. Napoleon attacked Germany, to keep France's glory as the supposed greatest country in the world...
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...How succesfull was domestic policy of Napoleon III? All was going well for Louis Bonaparte when he sat on the throne of France. It seemed that the lack of military genious that his uncle enjoed was replaced with the economic prosperity of the country which came with the affection of providence at the same time when he took his position as the Emperor of France. But overall, Napoleon III had an aim to maintatin his status quo, so according to that he change the features of his domestic policies from authotorian to liberal. These changes resoult mainly in succes. Aspects that changed in accordance to the transition of his ideology was, for example, the relationship with the Church. Napoleon knew that he would need the suport of the Church to approve his coup d'etat. The Legitimists among the clerigy view the Empire as a more Catholic friendly enviroment, and wealthy Catholics thought that the Emperor will, if suported, ensure prosperity for cleregy and religion from which Catholics of all social ranks will have benefits. Therefore, it is clear that the relationship during the reign of Napoleon III was largly pragmatic. Latter on, Napoleon tried to decrease the influence of Church in politics and familly lifes, but in the same time use clerigy as a tool to diminish the imapact of the press. I think this was succesfull because more room was left to people who specialised in economic and social matters and were, therefore more appropriatte for the course of development...
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...Do you agree with the view that Henry VIIIs foreign policy in the years 1514-25 failed because he lacked the resources to fulfill his aims? The failure of foreign policy in the years 1514-1525 can be attributed to many factors. Undoubtedly, the lack of resources was one of the main factors that contributed to the failure of Henry's foreign policy. However there are other factors that contributed to Henry being unable to fulfil his aims. Sources 4 and 6, both support the fact that the foreign policy did fail because of the lack of resources to fulfill the King’s aims. However all sources also suggest other possibilities to Henry's failed foreign policy. As soon as Henry took the throne in 1509, it was obvious that he was a king that wanted to fight a war, perhaps to show off his power. However, wars generally led to very expensive costs to the country. Henry's father, Henry VII, left the country in quite a stable state economically, but Henry devoted most of England's money into his campaigns to take over France. To some extent source 4 supports the idea that the foreign policy did fail due to the lack of resources, because it states that “the young warrior family accepted the fact that royal finances could not support a repetition of the campaign of 1513”. This quote implies that lack of resources seems to be the dominant reason for stopping Henry from invading France and therefore source 4 supports the statement to some extent. In the years 1514-25, it's clear that Henry...
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...Champlain The father of New France I believe it is proper to call Champlain the father of new france for these 3 reasons. First of all he was the first man to establish a permanent settlement in new france that city today is know as Quebec city. Second of all he was the first to set up a permanent fur trade with the native people. And third of all he was first to bring the christian religion to the first nation people. Although others discover Canada ahead of Champlain and started settlements, Champlain was the first to create lasting one. In 1608 he set up a fort which became Quebec city so that he could stay close to natives for trading. He also mapped out his settlement and the surrounding country. Later, in February 1609 a deadly disease called scurvy descended upon Champlain and his men, many of them died. Champlain was also the first to set up a permanent fur trade with the native people. The French built trading post where the indigenous people would bring their furs to trade. The natives had an abundance of animals with nice fur and the French had a lot of muskets, rifles, cutlery, and other trinkets the aboriginals found valuable. The french mainly used the furs in the process of making hats. The french government tried to control the amount of furs being traded but since it was such a big industry some frenchmen could not resist the urge to illegally trade for furs. Champlain also married Helene Boullie, the daughter of a noble, and used the dowry he received to aid...
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...They believed that governments should practice the ideals of the French Revolution f. Liberty, equality, and brotherhood. 4. Nationalism: the belief that people should be loyal. g. loyal mainly to their nation h. That is, to the people with whom they share a culture and history—rather than to a king or empire. 5. nation-state: an independent i. geopolitical unit of people j. Having a common culture and identity. 6. the Balkans: the region of southeastern Europe k. Now occupied by Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania. l. The European part of Turkey, and the former republics of Yugoslavia. 7. Louis-Napoleon: the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte m. Won the presidential election. n. Louis Napoleon Bonaparte took the title of Emperor Napoleon III. 8. Alexander II: Nicholas’s son o. decided to move Russia toward modernization and social change p. Alexander and his advisers believed that his reforms would q. Allow Russia to compete with Western Europe for world power. Questions:- 2. European governments used the army to suppress them by force. European governments used the army to suppress them by force. Disunity among the individuals as well as lack of support from the peasant class and the strength of the reactionary powers. Disunity among the individuals as well as lack of support from the peasant class and the strength of the...
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...military school in the French-annexed Italy. There, his fellow classmates looked down upon him but upon graduation, he soon ended up commanding them. Soon after being promoted captain, he was given the role of brigadier general by the Committee of Public Safety. Throughout his career as brigadier general, he led many campaigns throughout Europe, including Italy and Egypt. In 1799, he led the Coup D’état that overthrew the Directory government and named himself the First Consul and then Emperor Napoleon I. When asked as to why he overthrew the government, he responded, “It was the right thing to do. The French government was weak and problem-ridden; what else would be better than taking it over and fixing it yourself?” During his reign, Napoleon established the Napoleonic Code, a set of laws used to help “fix” the government. With this law, equality was preserved, as well as religious toleration, abolishing serfs, and giving rights for individuals to choose their own jobs. As Napoleon said, “I wanted to make sure I had the people of France on my side. If they were not pleased, they would be coming after me and I do not want that to happen.” Women, however, were not as pleased as the men. With the Napoleonic Code, it made divorce more difficult for them, they were treated less equal to men, and they lost all possible...
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...The legacy of Napoleon has spanned across the centuries since Waterloo and historians always been quick to praise the Emperor and his achievements. However, over time realistic perspectives have come to light and showcase Napoleon in a different way. The contributions to history are still intact but as far as what his motivations were or the fallout from his time as ruler are far from the normal praise he has come to enjoy. Numerous experts sway on both sides of the spectrum of whether or not his success was due to his own intellect and skill or whether he did nothing more than take advantage of current events then shaped it to his will. Memoirs written by soldiers, such as Sergeant Vionnet, who fought on the front lines contain firsthand accounts...
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...The Illuminating Conflict between Madame de Stael and Napoleon Bonaparte The notorious relationship between Madame de Stael, also formally known as Germaine de Stael, and Napoleon Bonaparte can be seen as electrifying and has helped provide in depth knowledge regarding the actions and livelihood of Bonaparte. In the book On Politics, Literature, and National Character, Madame de Stael describes the many attributes pertaining to Napoleon some positive and others negative. Madame de Stael’s fascinating background enabled her to become a very educated woman especially during the French Era she lived in, which allowed her to have great influence on politics. Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power was initially viewed by Madame de Stael as a possible rejuvenating revival of France after the revolution. Madame de Stael quickly learned that Napoleon Bonaparte was very arrogant and in her own words “I was made increasingly apprehensive. I had a vague feeling that no emotions of the heart could influence him. He considerers a human being a fact or a thing, not a fellow man. He does not hate nor does he love. For him, there is nothing but himself; all others are ciphers.” Stael became fascinated with Bonaparte because she had never met any man like him due to the unique mindset Napoleon Bonaparte possessed. Madame de Stael declares that Bonaparte has three principal foundations on which he thrives off of consisting of “satisfying men’s interests at the expense of their virtues, to deprave...
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...“A hero is a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” “A villain is cruelly malicious person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness or crime.” Napoleon Bonaparte was the prime emperor of the French and was first consul. He had many great ideas that he thought would benefit him and his country but sadly, the way that he implemented those ideas did not have a great appeal on some people. Napoleon’s rule as a general, consul and emperor stood as a subject to varying interpretations along the spectrum of heroism and villainy. In this paper, his foreign behaviour as well as his greater effect on Europe will be navigated. Napoleon and his actions will be covered, giving a clear view onto where his rule lied in terms of...
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...Napoleon Bonaparte was a notorious, French dictator and a hero in combat. In Battle, his strategies and tactics led him to consistent victories and to the domination of the battlefield. With his heroic traits, he unified France and made it into a great and powerful country. Bonaparte was also able to win the loyalty of his people, making him the hero that he is considered to be. Napoleon, a not so average artillery officer, worked his way up the ranks of the military to gain respect. Soon, he had full control of the mightiest army in the known world and with his tactics he was able to conquer many surrounding nations. Since he overthrew the Directory in 1799, he won many consecutive battles without a loss. This continued until the battle of Berezina in 1812. For 13 years, Napoleon Bonaparte was able to dominate the battlefield without ever losing a battle. This Proves Napoleon’s wits in battle and how his military campaigns led to him being a hero in France. Napoleon Bonaparte changed the way that France was ruled. He overthrew the directory and became the emperor of France. He led several military campaigns and made France one of the most powerful nations in the known world at that time. Bonaparte also increased the wealth of his country because he brought home many treasures from the lands that he conquered. Napoleon also brought Nationalism to...
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...Tayson Bouslaugh Language Arts Second hour Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte was a French General who fought the Austrians and he was the ruler of France from born on an island called Ajaccio on August 15 1769 he was the fourth child, he died on May 5 1821. At an early age Ajaccio was attacked by the french and his father surrendered to the french and his father sent Napoleon to a military school. But as Napoleon went on in school, he felt betrayed by his father. Napoleon graduated at age sixteen and went on to study strategy. He eventually worked his way up through the ranks and made his way to General. Napoleon made some bad choices as General made also made them up for the battles he won. Napoleon fought against many armies, including...
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...Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Auaccio on the Mediterranean Island of Corsica. He was born to a poor family of lesser nobles on the island of Corsica. His family consisted of seven brothers and sisters and his father who was a lawyer. James Thompson's article "Napoleon Bonaparte" enlightened us about his father being a lawyer. His father was also his mother because she passed away when giving birth to Napoleon. Napoleon attended school on the main land. He went to an all boy’s school until it was time for college. He attended college of autumn which was a military school he attended this school with his older brother. Then later transfer to the college of brienne another military school. Napoleon had a very brilliant mind, tireless energy, and a lot of ambition. Napoleon was not well liked he was picked on by his peers because of his Italian accent. But, napoleon was a fighter just like his parents he did not let this get to him. What he did was use his time wisely instead of partying like his peers he would spend his free time studying mathematics and philosophy. After studying at brienne for five years he moved to military academy in Paris. Napoleon lost his father in 1785With his father’s death, he became head of his family taking care of them which foreshadowed him in a position of leadership which led him to become second lieutenant in the French army. Napoleon first order of business as lieutenant was to invade Egypt In May 1798, he invaded Egypt with...
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...Napoleon and the French Revolution Name: Institution: Professor: Napoleon and the French Revolution The French Revolution had the following ideals “Equality, Liberty, as well as Fraternity,” even though the approaches that were employed to attain these objectives were excessive (Brown, 2007, p.139). For instance, around 40,000 people were executed in that Reign of Terror. Napoleon, the French army officer, got hold of the French government in 1799 through a coup de'tat, and he wanted to restore peace in France through bringing the Revolution to an end. In order to accomplish this, Napoleon had to be in total control: this made him rule as a dictator. The French revolution eradicated the privileges that had been given to the noble class and detached the church from the state leading to the establishment of the French Republic. The revolution ideology inspired the whole Europe’s intellectuals among them being Napoleon Bonaparte, who ascended to the position of the Consul, the first of its kind in the newly formed republic of France, On the other hand, Napoleon was conscious of the fact that he would have to grant the French citizens some of their freedoms as well as rights that they were seeking for during the Revolution. According to Connelly (2012), this was crucial in gaining the trust of the people and preventing the onset of yet another Revolution. It is, therefore, accurate to assert, "Napoleon stabilized and brought together the French society, yet he supported...
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...babygurl3003 03/23/2012 Anthropology 102 Raiding and Feuding In the book Yanomamo, written by Napoleon A. Chagnon, talks about how the Yanomamos are very fearless people. Even though, the Yanomamo are fearless people, they do make alliances with other tribes. The alliance that they make plays an important role in the Yanomamo’s life. “Some of the expectations and implication of alliance is that the partners are under obligation to provide shelter and sustenance to each other whenever one of them is driven from his village and garden by a powerful enemy”. (Chagnon pg 159) For example, a person may be obligated to stay in a village with that host for a year or maybe longer, or until a new garden has been planted. Alliances between tribes can be involved in casual trading, mutual feasting, and the exchange of women. However, when tribes are dissatisfied or an alliance is not maintained, the tribes undergo certain steps to show power over each other. One of the things that a Yanomamo or the other tribes might participate in is chest pounding. This is when a challenger gives his victim a chance to punch him in the chest, before offering his own chest for the same treatment. The other thing that the Yanomamo will participate in is the side slapping. The chest pounding and the side slapping are quite identical, except that the blow is delivered with an open hand on the side where organs are vulnerable. “This duel match can be a little more severe than chest pounding because...
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...English 100, Section 6 Unexpected Success, Unexpected Effects In the profile “Rural Idaho Town Seeks to Turn Film’s Cult Status into Prosperity” by Laura Holson, she shows the impact that a movie can have on a town. The movie is Napoleon Dynamite, and the town is Preston, Idaho. Throughout this profile, Holson tells the reader about a Napoleon Dynamite festival held in the small Idaho town the movie was filmed in. Some examples are given as to the events held at the festival such as the Napoleon look-alike contest, or the tater tot eating contest. Many of these contests and activities help people bring out their so called, “inner Napoleon” (Holson 162). Holson is able to illustrate the impact the Napoleon Dynamite festival had on the town and the people of Preston, while organizing the piece effectively. One point that is addressed by Holson is how the town is affected by the Napoleon Dynamite festival. The title addresses this point when she says the “rural Idaho town” (Holson 161). After her short story about the festival, Holson immediately jumps into how the town is effected. Holson states that “more than 300 people traveled from as far away as California and Connecticut for the chance to embrace their own inner Napoleon” (Holson 162). She also gives another example of how a movie can impact a town. Holson mentions Field of Dreams, which turned a small town in Iowa to someplace that is visited by over 65,000 people a year. Holson continues to show how the...
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