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Well, they didn't exactly embrace him. After the Revolution, France was left in total chaos. Nobody knew how thecountry should be governed and by who, since the French had killed the entire Royal family because they wanted to rid themselves of the monarchical system in their country. They did not think it very well through, because they only knew what they didn't want, but not what they did want. Napoleon took advantage of this weak position France was in, and committed a coup. He crowned himself as Emperor and took control. The French were highly sceptical about him, but he did lead France back to being a great nation. At that time he was exactly what France needed.
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∙ 13y agoNapoleon was a military leader before he became the dictator of France. Because the republic witnessed his surreptitious battle strategies and noticed that he won nearly all of the battles he fought in, it was easy to support him. As a result, he later ruled France under a military Dictatorship.
The government offered by Napoleon was seen as a vast improvement over what had been provided by the Monarchy or the Directory. He offered hope for a better tomorrow and bread for today.
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∙ 13y agoHe promised them everything, but rarely kept his promises. He provided them with a better government then the Monarchy had, he had ended the Great Terror, and ended the starving times. He was a strong man, and that they could respect.
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∙ 13y agoBecause they were fed up with constant revolution and turmoil and wanted a quiet life under a leader who would tell them what to do, win glorious battles, and enrich France with the loot of half Europe.
Of course, he knew that he would kill most of their young men in the process, so he very quickly used his popularity to be voted Consul for Life, and then Emperor. After that, he could do what he liked. Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin used the same techniques, as have many African and Asian dictators in more recent times.
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∙ 12y agobecause he made changes within France that would improve society and help provide for the citizens. He controlled prices, encouraged industry, and increased public works. Napoleon was able to win support across classes by opening jobs up to the public that were at one time protected by birthright.
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∙ 12y agoThe French were in a vulnerable state and had just come out of a major, radical revolution and they needed a step back. So after they fought this major revolution to establish democracy, they voted Napoléon Bonaparte dictator for life (you also see a similar path the English took with the English Civil War[s] and Cromwell). Napoléon was a great and powerful leader and the French adored him, which is why he ruled.
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∙ 13y agoWell, in my studies, it has been said that France was a nation of peace and was legit. As Napoleon showed France that it can be powerful, they gladly accepted because they wanted to grow.
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∙ 13y agoHe ended the terror and brought new stability and numerous reforms to France.
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∙ 12y agobecause they needed some one of great power, and they thought he would strengthen there country
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Why did some people think strange that the French people accepted Napoleon as their new Emperor?
Because he tried to please everyone, For example he helped the economy and the church.
What decade did Napoleon Bonaparte become Emperor of France?
Oh, dear Heaven, no. Napoleon becoming Emperor put a temporary stop to the Revolution. First, there was the old Régime. The people weren't happy with that and blamed all their problems on the royal family, whom they killed, this period is called the French Revolution and started in 1789. This was followed by a constitution called the Directorate, which was replaced by another called the Consulate. Napoleon became Consul, then First Consul, and eventually commited a coup (in 1799) crowning himself emperor and thus turning France into an Empire. When Napoleon was defeated, the Old Régime was restored, then Napoleon came back and restored the Empire. Then out he went again, and the Old Régime lasted until 1830, when it was replaced by a constitutional monarchy under a different dynasty. In 1848 another revolution founded the Second Republic. The President of this restored the Empire under himself as Napoleon III, and lasted until 1870, when the Third Republic chased him out. That lasted until 1940 and the Vichy régime, and when that was defeated in 1945 a new constitution installed the Fourth Republic. That was dissolved in 1968 and the Fifth Republic came in, and so far has lasted. Since 1789 France has had 23 constitutions. So we know the Revolution started in 1789, and ended in 1799. Napoleon ended the revolution. If, indeed, it has ended. The point is, 'The French revolution' is a misleading term. There have been many. What Napoleon ended was simply the first attempt at a Republic.
What were the bad qualities of Napoleon Bonaparte that would place him in the hall of shame?
Napoleon of France made a lot of contributions. Frequent war at the expense of the French people did a lot of harm, because his ambition has led to the coalition of many European countries. Most people died of War, and Napoleon himself would like to think that everything should be resolved by force, so that Napoleon ambitions increased.
How was nationalism important in the defeat of Napoleon's Empire?
The spirit of French nationalism had made possible the mass armies of the revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. However, Napoleon's spread of the principles of the French Revolution beyond France indirectly brought a spread of nationalism as well. The French aroused nationalism in two ways. First, they were hated as oppressors. This hatred stirred the patriotism of others in oppostition to the French. Second, the French showed the people of Europe what nationalism was and what a nation in arms could do.
Did the people like Napoleon?
He was quite popular; and while he was a tyrant, he was considered to be a significant improvement over the Bourbon Aristocracy by most of the population of France.
What nation was Napoleon Bonaparte emperor of?
As Napoleon I, Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor of the French. Thus he was emperor of a people, not of a nation, as he would have been had he been Emperor of France.
Who declared himself king of France?
Indeed Napoleon declared himself "Emperor of the French" and not King of France, what wouldn't have been tolerated by French people.
How did the French people show their support for Napoleon?
After his escape from Elba he was accepted back as the Emperor of France.
How many Napoleons were there in French history?
There were three of them as follows: Napoleon I (Bonaparte) from 1804 - 1814 Napoleon II (Son of Napoleon I) ruled for one month in 1815 Napoleon III (Nephew of Napoleon I) ruled from 1852 - 1870. also known as Louis Napoleon
Who is napolieon?
Napoleon Bonaparte was a hero to the French people and a brilliant military strategist, political reformer, and Emperor of the french from 1804 to 1815.
How did the French people show their support for Napoleon's actions?
The best example is how they accepted him back as Emperor after his escape from Elba.
What type of government did the French have after the revolution?
They had a republic after the French Republic. NEW RESPONDENT. The first French Republic ended with the proclamation of Napoleon as Emperor of the French People, that is by an imperial government.
Did the people of France vote for Napoleon to be emperor?
After how unstable the country had been during the French Revolution they finally just wanted stability, and Napoleon had proven to be a good leader.
Did Napoleon bring the Revolution to all of Europe or did he cut it short and become obsessed with power?
Napoleon did bring the Revolution to all of Europe. He became the emperor of the French people from 1804 to 1815.
Why did some people think strange that the French people accepted Napoleon as their new Emperor?
Because he tried to please everyone, For example he helped the economy and the church.
What was one of Napoleon's first goals after becoming the Emperor of France that helped the common people?
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. Learn about Napoleon's role in the French Revolution (1789–99).
What might have caused the French people to embrace Napoleon as Emperor so soon after fighting a revolution that rid them of a king?
Well, they didn't exactly embrace him. After the Revolution, France was left in total chaos. Nobody knew how thecountry should be governed and by who, since the French had killed the entire Royal family because they wanted to rid themselves of the monarchical system in their country. They did not think it very well through, because they only knew what they didn't want, but not what they did want. Napoleon took advantage of this weak position France was in, and committed a coup. He crowned himself as Emperor and took control. The French were highly sceptical about him, but he did lead France back to being a great nation. At that time he was exactly what France needed.
