Question

In which of the following ways the failure of 'Directory in France' caused to the rise of Napoleon?.Choose the right statements from below:

1.The institution 'Directory in France' which was established in 1795 was a miserable failure both at external front and internal front.

2.It failed to initiate any strong measures to counter the economic crisis in France.

3.Napoleon used the popular resentment against the misrule of the directory and he overthrew this inglorious institution in November 1797.

• A. 1,3 only
• B. 1,2 only
• C. 2 only
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1,2 only

• The institution 'Directory in France,' which was established in 1795, was a miserable failure both at the external front and internal front.

• Domestically, it faced persistent political instability, corruption, and challenges from both radical Jacobins and Royalists.

• On the external front, it was unable to decisively address the threats posed by coalitions of European powers, further eroding its legitimacy.

• The Directory demonstrated an inability to resolve the severe economic challenges of the time, including rampant inflation, widespread poverty, and food shortages.

• Its failure to implement effective policies exacerbated public discontent and undermined confidence in its leadership.

• The Directory was overthrown during the Coup of 18 Brumaire in November 1799, which marked the end of its rule and the beginning of the Consulate under Napoleon.