Chp4 Napoleon the Emperor Flashcards
1
Q
Why was it ironic that Napoleon liked the goals of the French Revolution?
A
He tried to destroy democracy and became more of a tyrant than any of the old royalty rulers had been
2
Q
How did Napoleon use his admiration of Roman times?
A
He picked the title “First Consul” from Roman rulers, and implemented Roman rules for women, crowned himself “Emporer of France” in 1804
3
Q
How did Napoleon exert control over France?
A
secret policy, complete control over all affairs, controlled media, law and schools.
4
Q
What did children have to memorize?
A
Lessons about Napoleon’s greatness
5
Q
What is censorship?
A
controlling the ideas and information that people are allowed to read about or to hear in the media
