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Quiz for Primary Source 19.5: Napoleon’s Proclamation to the French People

Question

1. How did Napoleon characterize the political situation in Paris 1799?

Chaotic, factionalized, and desperate

Authoritarian, reactionary, and counter-revolutionary

Calm, controlled, and peaceful

Exciting, energized, and dynamic

Correct. The answer is a. Napoleon painted a picture of a factionalized government that could no longer protect the ideals of the Republic.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Napoleon painted a picture of a factionalized government that could no longer protect the ideals of the Republic.

Question

2. How did Napoleon characterize his decision to take command?

As a remarkable opportunity

As his patriotic duty

As his personal destiny

As his birthright

Correct. The answer is b. Napoleon sought to present his assumption of power as something thrust upon him, rather than something he wanted for himself.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Napoleon sought to present his assumption of power as something thrust upon him, rather than something he wanted for himself.