Napoleon: Background and Leadership

The Directory and Napoleon's Rise to Power, 1795–1799 2/2: France in Revolution, 1774–1815

The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Directory and Napoleon's Rise to Power, 1795–1799. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. • The aftermath of the Terror: the Thermidorian reaction and White Terror; the 1795 Parisian risings. • The establishment of the Directory: the constitution; financial and political problems and policies; strengths and weaknesses of the Directory. • Military campaigns and expansion abroad: Napoleon's contribution to French success; background, character and military leadership; the Italian campaign and Egypt. • The coup of Brumaire and the establishment of the Consulate: the strengths and weaknesses of the new constitution; Napoleon's position and the state of France by 1799. Please note that due to the number of resources, this is one half of the unit. You can purchase the other half of this unit and other sections separately. Included within this bundle are the following complete lessons and assessment: 01 - Napoleon Bonaparte - Background, Character and Military Leadership 02 - The Italian Campaign 03 - The Importance of Italy for France and Napoleon 04 - The Egyptian Campaign 05 - The Importance of Egypt for Napoleon 06 - Napoleon's Military Leadership and Character 07 - Coup of Brumaire 08 - Interpretations of Brumaire 09 - The Directory and Napoleon's Rise to Power, 1795–1799: Assessment The resources have supported my A-Level History students to consistently achieve results that exceed the OCR National Average. In 2024, 67% of students secured A*-B grades for this specific component and my A-Level History classes consistently attain the most Grade A* and As in any subject and/or class at my current school’s Sixth Form. I am proud to have inspired and helped students to study History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked with the examination boards for over 12 years, and I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons so that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud to be recognised as a ‘Gold’ TES Author, a status awarded to top-rated contributors. My 5-star resources, recommended by TES, have been trusted by educators around the world and have been downloaded nearly a million times to help students achieve success. Copyright Protection ©