#5 France Quiz Ch. 1 Pages 27-37

Why was Napoleon Bonaparte able to overthrow the Directory in 1799?

• Corruption

• Role of Sieyes and Lucien

• Success of the Directory in Italy

• Lack of leadership

What were the various parts of the Directory?

• Council of the Elders and Council of the Wise

• Council of the Elders and Council of the Brave

• Council of the Elders and Council of the Young

• Council of the Elders and Council of Five Hundred

Explain the Coup of 1799.

• A failed attempt to overthrow the Directory

• A military campaign by the Directory

• A successful plot to overthrow the Directory

• A diplomatic negotiation with the Directory

In what ways did Sieyes and Lucien help with the Coup?

• By enlisting the support of Director Paul Barras

• By organizing a public protest

• By providing financial support

• By leading the military action

Why was the Directory overthrown?

• Role of Sieyes and Lucien

• Internal intrigues

• Success of the Directory in Italy

• Lack of popular support

What was the aim of the Thermidorians when they organized the overthrow and execution of Robespierre?

• To increase the power of the radicals

• To avoid a bout of terror

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote radical ideas of Robespierre

What was the role of the Council of the Elders in the Directory?

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

• Executive branch

What was the purpose of Bonaparte's Egyptian Expedition in 1798?

• To conquer Egypt

• To establish trade links with Britain

• To cut the trade links between Britain and India

• To explore the artifacts of Egypt

What was the result of the Coup of 1799?

• The beginning of the rule of Bonaparte

• The end of the French Revolution

• The strengthening of the Directory

• The establishment of a monarchy

What did Bonaparte do after the Coup of 1799?

• He retired from politics

• He joined the Directory

• He went into exile

• He declared himself Emperor