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The coup of Brumaire and the establishment of the Consulate: the strengths and weaknesses of the new constitution; Napoleon's position and the state of France by 1799.

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Aqa A Level History2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815 (A-level only)

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The coup of Brumaire and the establishment of the Consulate: the strengths and weaknesses of the new constitution; Napoleon's position and the state of France by 1799

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What was a key feature of the Constitution of the Year VIII established after the coup of Brumaire?

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The Constitution of the Year VIII established a strong executive authority, centralizing power in the hands of the First Consul, which was Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Consulate: The government established in France after the coup of Brumaire, led by Napoleon as First Consul.
Directory: The governing body of France from 1795 until the coup of Brumaire in 1799, marked by political instability and corruption.

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Confusing the Directory with the Consulate: Clearly distinguish between the two; the Directory was a collective government, while the Consulate centralized power under Napoleon.

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