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Objectives:
- Students will be able to describe Napoleon's rise to power, impact on Europe, and legacy by answering questions on a worksheet based on a presentation
- Students will be able to explain the influence of Simon Bolivar on Latin America by answering questions and filling out a graphic organizer based on an article
Vocabulary: coup d'etat, Napoleonic Code, Gran Colombia
Directions:
Directions:
- Get a copy of this worksheet
- Complete the front of the worksheet (Napoleon) by watching the video presentation below
- Complete the back of the worksheet by reading this article on Simon Bolivar
- Note: #1 asks you to consider the impact of Napoleon on the Spanish Empire. To answer it, think about the problems the Spanish colonies might face with their mother country being occupied by a foreign government. How does one communicate with the King when he is in hiding?
Napoleon Presentation
Napoleon Presentation
This is the video presentation on Napoleon Bonaparte. Use it to answer the front side of the worksheet.
Napoleon Escapes Elba
Napoleon Escapes Elba
This clip comes from the 1070 film Waterloo. If you are interested in Napoleon, I highly recommend watching this film in its entirety. Although old, it is still one of the best military films ever made.
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