USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

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Napoleon Bonaparte
A
A popular French military hero who rose in power very quickly
B
Leader of the committee of public safety, responsible for the deaths of thousands.
C
Demanded equal rights for women
D
The King’s finance minister
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. Born on the island of Corsica, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution (1789-1799).

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite defeats in Egypt, Napoleon returned to a hero’s reception. Outmanoeuvring the government and supported by his army he collaborated in a coup d’état to overthrow the Directory and establish the Consulate. By 1800 Napoleon had become the First Consul of France, and was now in a position of total power.

Detailed explanation-3: -Napoleon played a key role in the French Revolution (1789–99), served as first consul of France (1799–1804), and was the first emperor of France (1804–14/15). Today Napoleon is widely considered one of the greatest military generals in history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Napoleon Bonaparte took power in France on November 9th/10th 1799. The coup of 18/19 Brumaire in the Year VIII of the republican calendar is generally taken to mark the end of the French Revolution and the beginning of Napoleon Bonaparte’s dictatorship.

Detailed explanation-5: -Napoleon is best known for his military prowess, he fought over 70 battles and was only defeated in eight, making France the greatest military power in Europe during his reign. The ruler also famously created the Napoleonic Code, which remains the basis of French civil law today.

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