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The French Directory had five members.

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Who was the leader of the french directory?

The French Directory, which governed France from 1795 to 1799, did not have a single leader but was headed by a five-member executive body called the Directory. Key figures within the Directory included Paul Barras, who was one of its most prominent members and often considered its de facto leader. The Directory faced significant challenges, including political instability and economic difficulties, ultimately leading to its downfall and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.


Who did Napoleon overthrow in his coup d'etat?

The Constitutional government called the Directory.


Why was Napoleon able to seize power in France?

The Directory itself was a transitional and weak institution, with little real support. Two of the five directors ploted the overthrow of the Directory, to allow for a change in the constitution. Napoleon itself had an immense prestige among the troops. He was in command of the French troops "guarding" the Directory on the day of the coup. After the dismissal of the directory, and the exclusion of opposing members of the congress, Napoleon is named as the head of the three-members "consulate". His prestige, the idea that he would restore order and moral order, and end a too troubled period, gave him a great support among the general public.


How did the French Directory rule France?

Poorly at best.


Whats the difference between the directory and the committee of public saftey?

The Directory had a legislature, whereas the Committee was a dictatorship