HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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The French political system was finally stable after Robespierre executed any enemy of the republic
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The political and economic problems that the revolution tried to fix still existed and the people were desperate for change
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The newly created French republic of virtue insisted on having a firm leader that would expand the empire across all of Europe
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Coup brings Napoleon to Power Two members of the Directory approached Napoleon, plotted with him and his brother Louis, to overthrow the weak government and establish some form of stronger regime capable of charting a new course for France. This coup would take place on November 9, 1799.
Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon first seized political power in a coup d’état in 1799. The coup resulted in the replacement of the extant governing body-a five-member Directory-by a three-person Consulate. The first consul, Napoleon, had all the real power; the other two consuls were figureheads.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Napoleonic Code gave France a uniform set of laws and it caused the limit of liberty and promoted order over people. Napoleon was able to control the countries neighboring the French Empire because he had many alliances and he threatened the military.