Why Was Charles-Maurice De Talleyrand a Significant Figure During Napoleon's

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Multiple Choice

Why was Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand a significant figure during Napoleon's reign?

• A) His loyalty as an adviser to Napoleon was unwavering and enabled the emperor to remain in power years longer than he would have otherwise.
• B) While serving as foreign minister, he secretly plotted with French allies to end Napoleon's claim to the throne.
• C) He introduced a series of major reforms in France on Napoleon's behalf, including the end of the "department" system.
• D) He was a French military general who helped implement the use of new technology on the battlefield.
• E) He was a French painter whose works glorified the idea of an endless expansion of the French Empire.

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