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Napoleon: Rise to Power - Timeline & Chronology

History
Grade 8 / Year 9 / GCSE
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events in Napoleon's rise to power, encouraging understanding of chronological order and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Napoleon
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Rise to Power
#Identify key events in Napoleon's rise to power
#Explain the significance of these events
#Compare different events to understand their impact
#Analyse the sequence of Napoleon's career progression

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Napoleon: Rise to Power - Timeline & Chronology

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Grade Grade 8 / Year 9 / GCSE
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Timeline of Napoleon's Rise

Source A: Excerpt from a history book

'Napoleon Bonaparte rose rapidly through the military ranks during the French Revolution. His military successes, such as the Italian Campaign, established his reputation. In 1799, he staged a coup d'état, known as the Coup of 18 Brumaire, which led to him becoming First Consul. By 1804, he declared himself Emperor of the French, consolidating power.'

Provenance: Extract from a history textbook, published in 2020.

1.
Outline the key events in Napoleon's rise to power as presented in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare Napoleon's military achievements with his political actions based on Source A. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why the Coup of 18 Brumaire was a turning point in Napoleon's career. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of Napoleon declaring himself Emperor in 1804. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief timeline of the key events in Napoleon's rise, including the years. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare Napoleon’s rise with that of other historical leaders you know. What similarities or differences can you identify? (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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