Coup of 18 Brumaire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What kind of government does Coup of 18 Brumaire have?The Directory
2. What is the date of coup?November 9, 1799 (18 Brumaire, Year VIII)
3. What is the key architect?Napoleon Bonaparte
4. Why did Napoleon want to take over?He was a famous military hero and many people thought he could bring order after the Directory was corrupt and chaotic.
5. How did the coup happen?Napoleon and his allies pretended a dangerous plot by radicals, moved the lawmakers away from Paris, and used soldiers to stop the old leaders.

Coup d'État: A sudden, often violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government, typically by a small group.
French Republican Calendar: A calendar system adopted by France during the Revolution, featuring months named after natural phenomena and a 10-day week.
Directory: The five-member executive committee that governed France from 1795 to 1799, characterized by instability and corruption.
Consulate: The government established after the Coup of 18 Brumaire, with Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul, holding the most power.