In a coup in which he became the First Consul of France.
To his credit, the idea of a coup against the lawful government did not originate with him, but he was invited to join because he controlled the military forces that were charged with the protection of the Directory Government. (He was brought on board as the muscle of the coup, but used his brain to offer the legislature a possible Constitution and they chose him to ascend to the lead position on the Consul. He graciously accepted their kind offer.)
Napoleon seized power in 1799, and in 1804 he gave himself the title of Emperor. He was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, France.
The existing government was in disarray and was unpopular.another factor was that the people saw napoleon as a strong and capable leader who had more to offer.
Yes
Napoleon was appointed First Consulate by Sieyles a counter-revolutionist who sought to use Napoleon the war hero as a pawn. Napoleon took advantage of his position and held a coup d'etat making himself consul for life and later emperor. Those who were against the revolution were quick to throw their support behind Napoleon, hoping for restoration of order.
The difficult military and economic situation in which France was in 1799 and the ineptitude of Directory to manage the same, led to the Coup d'ètat of 18 Brumaire (November 9-10th) and the rise of a new government called Consulate, of which Napoleon was soon appointed First Consul.
In 1810 Congress passed a law permitting direct trade with either France or Britain, depending on which country first lifted its trade restrictions against America. Napoleon seized the opportunity and promised to end France's trade restrictions.Unfortunately, Napoleon had tricked the American administration. The French continued to seize American ships, selling them and pocketing the proceeds.
Napoleon was short, so the French didn't see him coming.
The existing government was in disarray and was unpopular.another factor was that the people saw napoleon as a strong and capable leader who had more to offer.
sixteen -> seize (pronounced "sez")16 is seize in French.
The military in Paris under his control seized the government.
because France had a weak government
Yes
Seize means sixteen in French.
Napoleon was appointed First Consulate by Sieyles a counter-revolutionist who sought to use Napoleon the war hero as a pawn. Napoleon took advantage of his position and held a coup d'etat making himself consul for life and later emperor. Those who were against the revolution were quick to throw their support behind Napoleon, hoping for restoration of order.
seize.
The difficult military and economic situation in which France was in 1799 and the ineptitude of Directory to manage the same, led to the Coup d'ètat of 18 Brumaire (November 9-10th) and the rise of a new government called Consulate, of which Napoleon was soon appointed First Consul.
The Directory were the virtual prisoners of Napoleon and had little choice in the matter.
Soixante-seize in French is the number "76" in English.