Napoleon's Impact on France, 1799-1815

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What did Napoleon do in May 1804 to consolidate his power?

Implemented a democratic system

Proclaimed himself Emperor (correct)

Enacted liberal reforms

Established a council of advisors

Who did Napoleon select as the minister for police in the Council of State?

Cadoudal

Pichegru

Fouche (correct)

Jacobins

What was the significance of the introduction of prefects by Napoleon?

It empowered regional leaders

It promted local autonomy

It strengthened and centralized his control (correct)

It decentralised power

Who was wrongly implicated and executed on flimsy evidence at the direction of Napoleon?

Duc D’Enghien (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon win over the disenchanted middle classes?

By offering rewards and posts through patronage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the plebiscite for Consul for Life in 1802?

99.76% support with a turnout of 55% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What marked the start of a hereditary dynasty for Napoleon in 1804?

Being consecrated as Emperor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Council of State during Napoleon's rule?

An advisory body chosen, appointed, and presided over by Napoleon (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon 'bypass' the checks and balances in Sieyes' proposed constitutional arrangements?

Made the second and third consuls advisory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Tribunate according to Sieyes' vision?

To play an active role as a paternalistic sentinel for the people's rights and interests (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon change the senate during his rule?

Expanded it and appointed loyal supporters with salaries and land (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action did Napoleon take against the bodies in 1802?

Purged them when they criticized him (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon claim about sovereignty?

The right to have a ruler who governed as the majority wished him to (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Napoleon claim for himself in the political machine?

'Entire' control of the whole political machine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did Napoleon's view of sovereignty resemble?

Absolute monarchy or enlightened despotism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Legislative body after 1813?

'Never' met after 1813 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the failing and discredited Directory in France in 1799?

The coup of Brumaire (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon claim his relationship to the revolution was?

He was the heir of the revolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Infernal machine' incident related to?

Royalist and Catholic plots against Napoleon (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon respond to the 'Infernal machine' incident?

He called for vengeance and blood to flow (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the turnout for the ratification of the Constitution by plebiscite, as initially reported?

25% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of support did the constitution receive in the plebiscite according to initial reports?

99.94% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon use to justify the Coup of Brumaire and suggest 'popular sovereignty' at work?

The power of the Plebiscite Ratification of the Constitution (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many royalist and catholic plots were there against Napoleon over the course of the period?

~20 - 30 (B) Signup and view all the answers