Question

guided notes: the rise of napoleon bonaparte
the french revolution began in 1789 due to:

• dysfunctional french monarchy
• unfair system
• social inequality

1. key events of the revolution:

• storming of the bastille (july 14, 1789)
• rise of the (radical republican - group)
• reign of terror

napoleons military rise

1. napoleons first major military success was during the of
2. he was promoted to brigadier general at the age of 24
3. his italian campaign (1796 - 1797) was significant because:

• he defeated the austrian empire
• showed his skills as both a statemen and soldier

Explanation:

The French Revolution began in 1789 due to issues with the monarchy, an unfair social - class system and social inequality. Key events include the Storming of the Bastille, the rise of the Jacobins (a radical republican group) and the Reign of Terror. Napoleon's first major military success was during the Siege of Toulon. He was promoted to Brigadier General at 24. His Italian Campaign was significant for defeating the Austrian Empire and showing his statesman and soldier skills.

Answer:

• Unfair: social - class
• Rise of the: Jacobins
• Napoleon's first major military success was during the: Siege of Toulon