WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -How did the Directory’s actions ultimately lead to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte? The Directory was well regarded by the population. The Directory was weak and corrupt. The Directory wanted to restore the monarchy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Directory waged costly wars with Austria and Great Britain, while using state funds to enrich themselves and suppressing the still-starving masses. Napoleon helped to overthrow the Directory, becoming part of a three-member consulate which promised to restore order to France.

Detailed explanation-3: -During its lifetime, the Directory faced significant problems, most notably food shortages in Paris and the threat of a coup or counter-revolution from both left and right. 5. The Directory was eventually overthrown in a November 1799 coup d’etat led by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Detailed explanation-4: -Napoleon drew together an alliance with a number of prominent political figures and they overthrew the Directory by a coup d’état on November 9, 1799 (Coup of 18th Brumaire). His power was confirmed by the new Constitution of 1799, which preserved the appearance of a republic but in reality established a dictatorship.

Detailed explanation-5: -Napoleon returned to France in November of 1799 to find that the Directory had lost the support of many in the country. Along with others, Napoleon carried out a coup d’état against the Directory and replaced the government with the French Consulate, with himself as the First Consul.