Napoleon's Seizure of Power
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What was the name of the constitution published by Napoleon in December 1799?

  • Constitution of the First Consulship
  • Constitution of the Directory
  • Constitution of the Year VIII (correct)
  • Constitution of the National Convention

Who were established as the three consuls in France after Napoleon seized power?

  • Military generals
  • Napoleon's family members
  • Elected executives (correct)
  • Members of the Legislative Body

What event is known as the 18 Brumaire?

  • Napoleon's victory in the Egyptian campaign
  • The coup d’etat in which Napoleon seized power in France (correct)
  • The implementation of the ideals of the Tennis Court Oath
  • The establishment of new assemblies in France

What was the role of Abbe Sieyes in Napoleon's rise to power?

<p>He advocated for authoritarian rule and supported Napoleon's coup (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon promise to implement after seizing power?

<p>Ideal of the Tennis Court Oath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the new regime led by Napoleon offer?

<p>Stability, security, and order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution did Napoleon dominate as First Consul?

<p>Foreign affairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the promises made by Napoleon's new constitution that gave an illusion of democracy?

<p>'Just laws' and 'order' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the age requirement for participation in the complicated electoral system established by Napoleon?

<p>= 21 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had changed from a democrat into an advocate of authoritarian rule?

<p>Abbe Sieyes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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