By participation in a coup against the legitimate government called the Directory.
He marched to Paris and the troops rallied to support him.
What he promised was better then they had been treated by the Republic or by the Monarchy. He gave them hope and bread.
At the time of napoleon's coup, france was still at war. in 1799, Britain, Austria, and Russia joined forces with one goal in mind, to drive napoleon from power. At first, napoleon pretended to be the constitutionally chosen leader of free republic. in 1800, a plebiscite, or vote of the people, was held to approve a new constitution. desperate for strong leadership, the people voted overwhelmingly in favor of the constitution. This gave all real power to napoleon as first consul.
First Consul
When Napoleon Bonaparte took power, most of Europe was ruled by a monarchy. When Napoleon became First Consul he began annexing territories and building his French Empire. His absolute rule resulted in Europe revolutionizing and refusing to live under an absolute power.
As First Consul, and later Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had absolute power which thus granted him the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory.
In the immediate aftermath of the French Revolution Napoleon became the First Consul and then the Emperor of the French. After his exile King Louis XVIII became the King.
Because as Napoleon came to power, became first consul and then crowned himself Emperor there was no longer a desire for revolution or ridding of the old monarchy, now it was to dethrone Napoleon
Napoleon
Elba for his first exile and in 1815 he was sent to St. Helena in the South Atlantic.
Napoleon Bonaparte was part of a coup that made him the First Consul.
Yes he did.