I believe prince should have the capability to become evil under right circumstances. Let me elaborate. When you're leading a kingdom, there might be some circumstances when another kingdom may try to harm yours. In this situation, your people do not need a 'nice guy. But they need someone that ruthlessly punish the people who tried to harm them.
After winning power, the Jacobins sought strong leadership to face overwhelming challenges by. asking for direction from England's political leadership.
Because the U.S wanted to support the side that benefited them and that also right to take over