What in Napoleon's Background Primed Him for Embracing the Revolution

question 42

Multiple Choice

What in Napoleon's background primed him for embracing the Revolution rather than defending the Old Regime?

• A)He resented aristocrats who became officers because of their social position.
• B)His family lost wealth and influence because of an aristocrat.
• C)His parents taught him to hate the monarchy.
• D)His home of Corsica had long been oppressed by a noble family.
• E)Early in life,he embraced the basic principles of the Enlightenment.

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