The correct answer is B) Dictators, who at first promote virtuous ideals, become the worst enemies of the people whose lives they claim to improve.
The statement that best summarizes the overall theme of chapters 8 and 9 is "Dictators, who at first promote virtuous ideals, become the worst enemies of the people whose lives they claim to improve."
European leaders saw in Napoleon's reign the possibility of reestablishing traditional monarchies that were questioned and attacked by revolutionary movements. When Napoleon elected himself consul for life in 1802 and emperor in 1804, he made some decisions than influenced other nations such as the Napoleon Code and to invade other nations to demonstrate his power and imperialism. However, he was a dictator, he conquered and destroyed territories until he was stopped by the English in Waterloo. He abused his power and failed the people who had trusted him.
