Flashcard on Historical Events and Concepts

Front

What was the five-member group that replaced the Committee of Public Safety?

Back

The Directory

Front

During which years did the Age of Napoleon occur?

Back

1799-1815

Front

What was a major issue faced by The Directory?

Back

Corruption and attempts to overthrow them

Front

Which group did The Directory replace?

Back

The Committee of Public Safety

Front

What was the primary role of The Directory?

Back

To enforce government policies

Front

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by The Directory?
Weak enforcement of policies,
Military coups,
Economic prosperity,
Corruption

Back

Economic prosperity

Front

What was the time period of The Directory's rule?

Back

1795-1799

Front

Which of the following best describes The Directory's effectiveness? Militarily dominant, Revolutionary and progressive, Weak and struggled to enforce policies, Highly effective and stable

Back

Weak and struggled to enforce policies

Front

What was a consequence of The Directory's weakness?

Back

Increased reliance on the military

Front

Which event marked the end of The Directory? Options: The fall of the Bastille, The signing of the Treaty of Paris, The Reign of Terror, The rise of Napoleon

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The rise of Napoleon