I. From Robespierre to Bonaparte

1			1. In what ways was the Thermidorian reaction a return to a more moderate phase of the Revolution? 2. How do you explain Napoleon's rise to power? What role did luck, public relations, and conspiracy play in his ascendancy?

II. The Napoleonic Settlement in France

2			1. Analyze Napoleon's domestic policies. Did he repudiate the Revolution, or did he solidify and institutionalize it?

III. Napoleonic Hegemony in Europe

3			1. Compare Napoleon's successes and failures in war and in diplomacy. 2. What were the consequences of France's conquest of the continent? What role did the Continental System play in this outcome?

IV. Resistance to Napoleon

4			1. How do you explain the rise of successful opposition to Napoleon? 2. Compare the legend of Napoleon with the reality of Napoleon.