Question

How did holding Plebiscites help Napoleon in his rise to power?

Answer 1

Napoleon first came to a position of great power through his participation in the coup d'etat of 19 Brumaire. he then solidified and extended his power through the use of plebiscites. Before 1799, Napoleon was the major military leader of France, but hr did not have a huge amount of political power.

Answer 2

The National Convention was meeting in the palace.
The Directory appointed Bonaparte to command a French army.