HIST 1003 Chapter : Napoleon's Reign-Martin
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1804- changed his name from consul to emperor. Graduated from military academy in 1784; began attending 1779. Dec 1 1799- seized control of the french govt. Honor; based on achievement, not birth or family name entering class attended school on scholarship) talent. Service to the state (not church) awarded entrance into the legion of. Required tuition, but napoleon offered scholarships (10% of each. Prime example of how people were afforded opportunity based on. Entered army as a private, rose to general. Napoleon believed in freedoms as long as napoleon wasn"t insulted. Only 1 person was killed under napoleon"s regime. Could discuss proposals but could not vote on it. *the tribunate and legislature were created to please the people"s idea of. 1801- concordat- treaty between the church and the state. The church monetarily supported by the state without giving the oath. Bishops and archbishops were put into office by: voting, but the votes did not truly matter.
