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The establishment of the Directory: the constitution; financial and political problems and policies; strengths and weaknesses of the Directory.
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The Directory and Napoleon's rise to power, 1795–1799
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The establishment of the Directory: the constitution; financial and political problems and policies; strengths and weaknesses of the Directory
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What was a key feature of the Constitution of the Year III, which established the Directory?
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The Constitution of the Year III established a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Council of Ancients and the Council of Five Hundred, which was a significant feature of the Directory.
Key terms
- Directory: The government of France from 1795 to 1799, characterized by a bicameral legislature and an executive of five directors.
- Coup d'état: A sudden and illegal seizure of power, exemplified by Napoleon's overthrow of the Directory in 1799.
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Confusing the Directory with the National Convention: Clarify that the Directory succeeded the National Convention and had a different structure and purpose, focusing on stability rather than radical change.
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