Question

Explain the connection between the coup d'état of 1799 and the emergence of the consulate

Answer 1

The coup that took place in 1799 was planned by Napoleon Bonaparte in collusion with Abbe Sieyes and Talleyrand.  The intent was to overthow the Directory and bring a Consulate to power, consisting of Bonaparte, Sieyes, and a 3rd member, Roger-Duclos.  Shortly thereafter a constitution was adopted which gave the First Consul the overarching power -- and that was Napoleon's position.  Thus the French Revolution came to an end and Napoleon came into power.