The Coup Of Brumaire Flashcards
1
Q
When was the coup of Brumaire?
A
10th November 1799
2
Q
Who planned the coup?
A
Abbé sieyès
3
Q
What did Abbe sièyes decide to do?
A
Launch a coup to overthrow the directory
4
Q
Why did Abbe sieyes recruit Napoleon?
A
He knew he needed the support of one leading general so approached him
5
Q
When did Abbe Sieyes approach Napoleon to recruit him?
A
10th October 1799
6
Q
What must happen for Napoleon to support Abbe sieyes?
A
A provisional government of three consuls to be formed to draw up a new constitution
7
Q
Who were the three provisional consuls?
A
Napoleon, Sieyes, and Roger Ducos
8
Q
What did Napoleon name himself?
A
First consul and concentrated all government power in his own hands
