Why did Napoleon enter the military?

Answer 1

His motives were to improve the law and educational systems of his empire and to give its people religious freedom, whilst toppling the old imperial orders throughout Europe that felt threatened by Napoleon's progressive ideas. Many nations subsequently formed coalitions against Napoleonic France in an attempt to curb the spread of revolution.

Answer 2

Napoleon often decided on matters himself, without consulting the National

Assembly. (Example: the sale of Louisiana) He proclaimed himself Emperor,

after the French had abolished the monarchy and place his family members in

different royal positions. He tried to renew slavery in Haiti. He was responsible

for more than 6 million deaths during 17 years of war, and impoverished and

reduced the role of France in world affairs. He destroyed the ideals of the

revolution.

Answer 3

He got noticed by the right people, was rapidly promoted and was invited to join the coup in 1799 as the military muscle.

Answer 4

Because he was part of the youth who made the Revolution and shared their mystical faith.

However he was not a supporter of the Revolution of the massacres and the guillotine.

Answer 5

In 1802, Napoleon sent troops to St. Dominique to retake possession of St. Dominique, eliminate revolutionaries and to restore slavery & the plantation system.

Answer 6

To be the leader of Europe united under a liberal government.

Answer 7

French dominance of Europe.

Answer 8

he went to a military college.