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explain the drawbacks of directories that led to rise of Napoleon to the power

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Answered by RadiGad
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There is a common agreement that Napoleon was a product of the French Revolution without which, he would have died a common man. Napoleon’s rise to power was greatly due to the progressive events of the French Revolution. He exploited the opportunities provided by the revolution to become Emperor of France, yet he was from a poor family. The French Revolution contributed in the following ways:


a)      The Revolution abolished social discriminative class system and offered equality for opportunities for talented men like Napoleon. i.e., it brought the principle of career opened to talents where Napoleon was promoted.


b)      The revolution cleared off all the senior military Generals of Noble class by 1792 especially during reign of Terror. this created chance for a young Artillery officer Napoleon to come to power.


c)      The Revolution provided chance for Napoleon to expose his abilities and military talents. i.e., in the Italian campaign and Egyptian campaign, though he failed in Egypt, he was considered a Hero and it increased his popularity.


d)     The Revolution Government of Directory that was too weak provided a power vacuum that Napoleon used to come to power. i.e., they had failed to fulfill people’s demand.


e)      The revolution created the internal and external rivalries through which Napoleon got a chance to participate. He was appointed to guard the Directory government officials in the assembly against Paris mob..


f)       Napoleon exported the Revolutionary Ideas of Equality, Liberty and Fraternity and by doing that, he fulfilled the aspiration of the revolutionaries


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