ipl-logo

The Evaluate Was The Consulate Form Of Government

170 Words1 Pages
The consulate was the new government established after the coup of 18 Brumaire which caused the fall of the Directory. This form of government was created by Napoleon Bonaparte and Abbe Sieyes. The Consulate consisted of three consuls but the first consul had the most power. Napoleon was the first consul. He claimed that he wanted to create a government that would represent everyone equally and wanted the social hierarchy to change. Instead of being born into a level on the hierarchy, people could earn their way into a hierarchy based on their talent and skill. This got rid of the idea of class and privilege. There were no more elections and this new form of government showed signs of dictatorship. Under the power of Napoleon, he formed a new
Open Document