The country was in turmoil. They overthrew their King and organized a government run by a Council. Napoleon was recognized for his leadership in the Army that fought in Egypt so he was elected to be the First Council (or Premier Counsul). Later he promoted himself as Emperor.
Napoleon was pro-revolution and had supported the Jacobins. He was also literally raised in the army and was recognized for his brilliance in his early Italian campaigns. He ruled in Italy and was later requester by Abbe Sieyes, a member of the Directory in France, to come back to France and put down a rebellion. There he secured a coup'detat.
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.
Napoleon Bonaparte was part of a coup that made him the First Consul.
Yes. he had what is termed the 100 Days. He was then exiled to St. Helena for the rest of his life.
The biggest reorganization Napoleon did in France was the government. He created a centralized government with himself as the absolute power.
To increase Napoleon's power.
Yes he did.
In 1799 he became First Consul of France by being a part of coup against the Directory.
He marched to Paris and the troops rallied to support him.
shut up i don't know maby ask your mun i did
Just walked in and declared himself emporer of France
The British used the Baker rifle in the war against Napoleon.
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.
He underestimated the power of the Russia winter.
By participation in a coup against the legitimate government called the Directory.
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.