Napoleon Bonaparte may have only held onto French leadership for a short period of time, but his legacy looms large throughout European history. An informative slideshow teaches history students about the age of Napoleon, the unification of France, and the rapid expanse of an unstable empire.

Concepts

napoleon bonaparte, the french revolution

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners view the presentation at home and come to class with notes on important details
• Use in the context of a lesson on the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Empire, or European history at the turn of the nineteenth century

Classroom Considerations

• Slide 10 has no text; you can delete the slide or add your own information about Napoleon's foreign policy
• Resource is designed for Honors World History but adaptable for any grade and skill level

Pros

• Includes several pictures and maps
• Each slide focuses on a different aspect of Napoleonic rule
• Presentation is editable and easy to navigate

Cons

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.3