Two years later, in 1802, the French signed a peace treaty with the British, putting a temporary stop to the constant warfare between the two nations.Īfter instigating a period of peace in turmoiled France, Napoleon’s popularity soared and the consulate became permanent. As a result of this victory, his position was further solidified. He then became the “first consul” of France.Īfter becoming the first consul, Napoleon's soldiers drove out and defeated the Austrians, at the Battle of Marengo in June 1800. On November 9, 1799, Napoleon overthrew the Directory by a coup d'état, popularly known as the Coup of 18 Brumaire and replaced it with a three-member consulate. At the Battle of the Pyramids in July 1798, Napoleon's men defeated Egypt's military overlords. Napoleon concluded that France's naval forces were not yet prepared to face the superior British Royal Fleet and instead suggested an invasion of Egypt to destroy British trade routes with India. The next year, he was offered by the Directory to lead an army against the British. Having been promoted to the rank of Major General, Napoleon led an army and defeated Austrian forces in 1976. A new constitution was adopted in 1795, establishing the Directory, a five-member as the governing body of France. France was dealing with the consequences of the revolution and ongoing conflicts with its European neighbours, leading to political insecurity and economic crises.
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