invaded France.
During the French Revolution Napoleon Bonaparte rose to fame among the French people by defeating the
Royalists (French people that wanted the absolute monarchy back) and defeating in battle the European
nations that were attacking France. Napoleon became a hero and the people of France, tired of invasion, civil
war, revolution and the horrors of the Reign of Terror under Maximilien Robespierre, turned to Napoleon for
leadership. Shortly after gaining the support of the people of France, Napoleon crowned himself emperor.
What were the historical circumstances (causes) of Napoleon's rise to power? Why did the people support
him?
Napoleon became a hero by defeating Frances enemies. He was a hero to them and they supported him. He
used that support to declare himself emperor.
What enduring issue(s) could be applied to this document?
Conflict, Power
