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?

He advocated for authoritarian rule and supported Napoleon's coup Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon promise to implement after seizing power?

Ideal of the Tennis Court Oath Signup and view all the answers

What did the new regime led by Napoleon offer?

Stability, security, and order Signup and view all the answers

Which institution did Napoleon dominate as First Consul?

Foreign affairs Signup and view all the answers

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

'Just laws' and 'order' Signup and view all the answers

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

= 21 years old Signup and view all the answers

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

Abbe Sieyes Signup and view all the answers

Napoleon's Seizure of Power

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What was the name of the constitution published by Napoleon in December 1799?

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

What event is known as the 18 Brumaire?

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

What did Napoleon promise to implement after seizing power?

What did the new regime led by Napoleon offer?

Which institution did Napoleon dominate as First Consul?

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

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

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

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