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What did Napoleon do in May 1804 to consolidate his power?
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?
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?
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?
Who was wrongly implicated and executed on flimsy evidence at the direction of Napoleon?
How did Napoleon win over the disenchanted middle classes?
How did Napoleon win over the disenchanted middle classes?
What was the outcome of the plebiscite for Consul for Life in 1802?
What was the outcome of the plebiscite for Consul for Life in 1802?
What marked the start of a hereditary dynasty for Napoleon in 1804?
What marked the start of a hereditary dynasty for Napoleon in 1804?
What was the role of the Council of State during Napoleon's rule?
What was the role of the Council of State during Napoleon's rule?
How did Napoleon 'bypass' the checks and balances in Sieyes' proposed constitutional arrangements?
How did Napoleon 'bypass' the checks and balances in Sieyes' proposed constitutional arrangements?
What was the role of the Tribunate according to Sieyes' vision?
What was the role of the Tribunate according to Sieyes' vision?
How did Napoleon change the senate during his rule?
How did Napoleon change the senate during his rule?
What action did Napoleon take against the bodies in 1802?
What action did Napoleon take against the bodies in 1802?
What did Napoleon claim about sovereignty?
What did Napoleon claim about sovereignty?
What role did Napoleon claim for himself in the political machine?
What role did Napoleon claim for himself in the political machine?
What type of government did Napoleon's view of sovereignty resemble?
What type of government did Napoleon's view of sovereignty resemble?
What happened to the Legislative body after 1813?
What happened to the Legislative body after 1813?
What event marked the end of the failing and discredited Directory in France in 1799?
What event marked the end of the failing and discredited Directory in France in 1799?
What did Napoleon claim his relationship to the revolution was?
What did Napoleon claim his relationship to the revolution was?
What was the 'Infernal machine' incident related to?
What was the 'Infernal machine' incident related to?
How did Napoleon respond to the 'Infernal machine' incident?
How did Napoleon respond to the 'Infernal machine' incident?
What was the turnout for the ratification of the Constitution by plebiscite, as initially reported?
What was the turnout for the ratification of the Constitution by plebiscite, as initially reported?
What percentage of support did the constitution receive in the plebiscite according to initial reports?
What percentage of support did the constitution receive in the plebiscite according to initial reports?
What did Napoleon use to justify the Coup of Brumaire and suggest 'popular sovereignty' at work?
What did Napoleon use to justify the Coup of Brumaire and suggest 'popular sovereignty' at work?
How many royalist and catholic plots were there against Napoleon over the course of the period?
How many royalist and catholic plots were there against Napoleon over the course of the period?
