Why Did Napoleon Negotiate the Concordat of 1801 with the Pope

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why did Napoleon negotiate the Concordat of 1801 with the pope?

• A) He was a devout Catholic.
• B) He was afraid the pope would throw his support to France's opponents.
• C) He hoped the Catholic Church would help stabilize society and maintain order.
• D) He wanted to use church funds to help operate the French government.

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Definitions:

Exerting

Applying effort, influence, or pressure to achieve a particular outcome.

Represented

Being acted on or spoken for by another, especially in a legal or professional context.

Policy-Making

is the process by which governments, organizations, or other groups develop and implement rules, laws, or guidelines to govern or guide behavior.

Avoid Conflict

the practice of evading confrontations or disputes to maintain harmony or prevent escalation.