2007-12-02 09:42:54 · 12 answers · asked by Mets Fan 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
All for it....he first rose to prominence as a general of the French Revolution, leading several successful campaigns against the First Coalition and the Second Coalition of neighboring powers opposed to the Revolution.
2007-12-02 09:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by HOBO 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He betrayed the French Revolution by making himself a "monarch" of France (namely, a consol/dictator). Being opportunistic, Napoleon came right on in amid the chaos in France and took power.
"The Revolution is over. I AM the Revolution." - Napoleon Bonaparte
2007-12-02 10:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Napoleon supported the revolution, particularly the aims of the Jacobins--Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety--because they, like he, believed in a strong central government. He was 20 years old (four years out of the École Militaire) when the revolution began in 1789 and part of the Corsican National Guard. Napoleon fought for the revolutionary government, both against the Prussian/Austrian coalition that wanted to restore the monarchy, and against revolts from within France. He was a general by the age of 24 and commander of the French army in Italy at 27, in 1796. He led campaigns from Italy to Syria over the next three years with mixed success, but his popularity continued to increase.
It was in 1799 that he led the coup that ended the weak five-man directory and established a consulate with himself as first consul. His own writings and secondary sources state that he believed himself the strong leader France needed and someone who could consolidate and preserve the principles of the revolution, which he did to large extent in the Napoleonic Code. Of course, ego and desire for more glory also played their parts in his actions.
2007-12-02 10:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by The one next to the blond 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes he was for it,Napoleon I (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, later Napoléon Bonaparte [1] (15 August 1769–5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who had significant impact on modern European history. He was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic, Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français), King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine.
2007-12-02 09:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Ceratof4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was for it as it allowed him to climb to power. Without the revolution he would never have gone further than captain in rank if that.
Once he became the leader he was of course entirely against any kind of revolution against his rule.
2007-12-02 10:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by Cabal 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The French Revolution was the demise of Napoleon Bonaparte's rain it was when he had been captured by the British and held on an island because they saw him as a threat. It was when he was captured.
2007-12-02 09:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by Kluury 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
For because he rose to power when the monarchs were beheaded
2007-12-02 09:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by ILoveIt09 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
against. he was the leader, and the french revolution was a rebellion. definitely against.
2007-12-02 09:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by Maddi 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
He was for it over threw Luis and marie antonette
2007-12-02 09:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by bumblebee 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
honey,
there are more than one Napoleon...
The first one was not against it nor with it...
He wasn't even there...He is from another time...
2007-12-02 09:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋