In 1799,the Directory Was Replaced by the Consulate

question 27

Multiple Choice

In 1799,the Directory was replaced by the Consulate.The new body was

• A)an attempt to abandon the conservatism of the Directory and go back to the radical days of the early revolution.
• B)an institution that had a stronger executive authority than the Directory,and had an authoritarian character.
• C)the same as the Directory,with the exception of its more politically acceptable name.
• D)an attempt to reproduce the government of the Greeks.
• E)a "front" for radical Jacobins who were the real leaders of France.

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Definitions:

Patriots of Both Sexes

Individuals, regardless of gender, who express a deep devotion to their country and take action in its defense or to advocate for its values.

Suspending Veto

The temporary or permanent removal of the power to reject or block decisions or legislation, usually in a political context.

National Assembly

A legislative body in various countries, which can be a form of parliament or assembly with wide powers typically established during or after a revolutionary period.

Paris Parlement

The supreme court of justice in pre-revolutionary France, known for registering royal edicts and sometimes resisting the king's authority by refusing to register policies.