Napoleon DBQs
history is written by the victors
Coup D’etat
Coup D’etat
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What is the setting of this painting? Why are bayonets present?
Describe the body language people around Napoleon. Who are they and
why are they acting that way?
Describe Napoleon’s body language/ Is he scared or confident? Why is this
important?
Remember that Napoleon had this created. How would this painting be
different if the Directory was in control?
Coronation
Coronation
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Describe the setting of this painting and the clothes that people are
wearing. Where are they?
Traditionally, the Pope places the crown on the King’s head. Why is it
significant that Napoleon is holding the crown himself?
Describe the body language of Napoleon. Why would he depict himself in
this manner?
Exile
Exile - Created by the British
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Describe Napoleon’s body language. Would he have approved this
picture?
Why are the British drummer’s laughing?
What is Napoleon riding? Why is this significant? Why is he depicted as
riding it backwards?
Why is Napoleon’s sword broken?