Name _________________________ Napoleon - Hero or Villain?

Directions: Read the introduction to each section and then visit the included website to answer the questions. After each section decide if the information you just read makes Napoleon a hero or a villain. When you have completed your research, using all of the information you gathered, decide overall if Napoleon was a hero or a villain. Part 1 - Napoleon rules France The Reign of Terror ended with the execution of its mastermind - Robespierre. The 5 man Directory that followed as the new French government was overthrown by the man they put in charge of the army, Napoleon Bonaparte. http://library.thinkquest.org/C0110901/standard/bio.html (click on detailed under the First Consul heading) How did Napoleon gain popularity in order to take over France?

Circle one: hero or villain?

Part 2 - Napoleon restores order at home The people were desperate for strong leadership. The people looked to Napoleon to provide a strong central government and to achieve the goals of the Revolution. Read the section titled Restoring order at Home on the website http://ehsworldstudiesjackoboice.wikispaces.com/le/view/page_664.pdf How did Napoleon achieve the goals of the Revolution?

Circle one: hero or villain?

Part 3 - Napoleon creates an empire (1804) In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor and began his conquest in Europe. www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=629950 How did he build his empire?

Circle one: hero or villain?

Why would Napoleon crown himself? Part 4 - Napoleon!s goals for conquest www.napoleon-series.org/research/napoleon/c_unication.html

Circle one: hero or villain?

What did Napoleon envision for his European conquests? Look back at your answers AND the number of times you circled hero/ villain. Which word do you think best describes Napoleon THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY? Why?