IAH 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Coup Of 18 Brumaire, French Revolution, Feudalism
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1799- napoleon gets word of trouble in paris. 9 oct her returns to france and seen as a savior. One of the leaders of directory seieyes wanted to plan a coup with napoleon, but. Napoleon"s brother lucien persuades the councils there is a jacobin coup underway (false) Lucien orders troops to expel the deputies. The council was dispersed by napoleon"s men. Wants to become the embodiment of france. Large question: does napoleon uphold or betray the french revolution. Citizens,, the revolutions is established on the principals which it began if is over . Writes a new constitution (year vii or 1800) Settles peace with catholic church the concordat of 1801. Upheld some freedom, gave freedom of religion, inherit son and girl are equal . He goes backward on some of the few things: divorce is prohibited from women while men can; worker striker is illegal. Napoleon was granted status as consul for life but wants more.