USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was a factor in the rise of Napoleon?
A
Fall of the Jacobin government
B
Robespierre’s Reign of Terror
C
Political instability of the Directory
D
Nationalist forces
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, the correct answer to this question would be Option-C that is political instability of the directory which became a factor in the rise of Napoleon.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adverse environmental conditions, the weak state of his army, the incompetence of his officers, and the superior tactics of his enemies all forced Napoleon to wage war from a disadvantageous position and eventually led to his demise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arguably, Britain’s role in the Continental Blockade was the main reason for why Napoleon fell from power, offsetting consequences which include Napoleon’s failed Spanish and Russian campaigns. The Continental Blockade was an attempt made by Napoleon in order to suffocate the British economy.

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