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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