Question

Which of the following describes a difference between France just after the French Revolution and after Napoléon's rise to power? A. Just after the Revolution, France had a representative form of government. After Napoléon rose to power, he became emperor. B. Just after the Revolution, France practiced religious tolerance. After Napoléon rose to power, he required that all French people become Catholics. C. Just after the Revolution, France was divided into three estates. After Napoléon rose to power, he abolished all estates.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Just after the Revolution, France had a representative form of government. After Napoléon rose to power, he became emperor.

Explanation:

The French Revolution, which took place between 1789 and 1799, implied important political changes in France as the monarchy ended, and a representative form of government was established. This included not only a new form of government but also the Declaration of Rights, which protected citizens.

Despite this, after the monarchy system was overthrown the political upheaval continued in France, due to power clashes between different political groups. This caused in 1799, a coup d'état or overthrow of the new government occurred, and Napoleon Bonaparte rose to the power, who declared himself emperor of France and tried to expand his empire in all Europe. Thus, the correct statement is A.