Napoleon

1. Uprising of 1795

2. Directory

2.1. inefficient/ problem with getting things done

2.2. coup of 1799 and beginning of Consulate

3. Early years in power

4. early life

4.1. Corsica

4.1.1. considered not truly French

4.1.2. opportunities because of French Revolution

4.2. impact of French Revolution

4.2.1. opportunities for young, hard-working men

4.2.2. many nobles executed or fled (they had been the core of the general staff)