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In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France through a ______ within another coup
In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France through a ______ within another coup
coup
France was at war with multiple countries, primarily focused on cutting off British trade routes to ______
France was at war with multiple countries, primarily focused on cutting off British trade routes to ______
India
The Directory government had two legislative bodies but had led France into war and economic ruin, leading to public ______
The Directory government had two legislative bodies but had led France into war and economic ruin, leading to public ______
discontent
Napoleon, returning from Egypt as a hero, collaborated with Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes to overthrow the Directory and establish a new ______
Napoleon, returning from Egypt as a hero, collaborated with Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes to overthrow the Directory and establish a new ______
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Sieyes and Napoleon orchestrated a ______ where Sieyes initially placed himself as head of a new government, but Napoleon quickly consolidated power as First Consul.
Sieyes and Napoleon orchestrated a ______ where Sieyes initially placed himself as head of a new government, but Napoleon quickly consolidated power as First Consul.
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- In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France through a coup within another coup, replacing the weak Directory government.
- France was at war with multiple countries, primarily focused on cutting off British trade routes to India.
- The Directory government had two legislative bodies but had led France into war and economic ruin, leading to public discontent.
- Napoleon, returning from Egypt as a hero, collaborated with Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes to overthrow the Directory and establish a new government.
- Sieyes and Napoleon orchestrated a coup where Sieyes initially placed himself as head of a new government, but Napoleon quickly consolidated power as First Consul.
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Explore how Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France through a coup within a coup, replacing the weak Directory government amidst public discontent and economic ruin. Learn about the collaboration with Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes and the establishment of a new government as First Consul.
