The Directory and the Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte 1795-1799 7.4 PETS: NONE

The Directory? New French executive gov’t set up after the end of the Reign of Terror 5 member “council” with a bicameral legislature Office holding – property holders Nearly all men could vote Who did the Directory support? Middle class represented and was supported Removal of financial controls hurt the sans-culottes Urged women to embrace domestic roles

Challenges to the Directory October 1795 – royalist uprising supported by former aristocracy Rebellion put down in Paris by Napoleon Bonaparte Conspiracy of Equals Led by “Gracchus” Babeuf Desired a direct democracy with no private property Bankrupt & corrupt government and growing inflation

How did the Directory last? France enjoyed several military victories First Coalition defeated in 1797 France defeated English armies in Egypt Showcased young military star Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Arrives Conspiracy emerged to topple the Directory Abbe Sieyes invites Napoleon Bonaparte to join Coup d’etat Brumaire – November 1799 After military victory in Egypt, Napoleon returned to Paris and drove legislators from Legislative Assembly A new constitution established the Consulate Era

QUESTIONS Create a Notes Page for 7.4 Address these in your Cornell Notes Page…use your reading (7.4) to assist you Describe the French government which is set up under the Directory’s control. Explain two challenges to the Directory’s control. How did a young Napoleon Bonaparte gain fame in post-Revolution France? How did Napoleon Bonaparte assume power in France?