Question

which is the best description of napoleon bonaparte?
he was an extraordinary soldier but not a good commander in chief.
he believed in some enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.
he believed a return to the monarchy was the only thing to save france.
he refused to sign a peace treaty with the european powers at war’s end.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Napoleon was an excellent commander - in - chief, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Napoleon was influenced by Enlightenment ideals (like equality before the law) but was not fully committed to far - reaching social reform that would undermine his power, this is a correct description.
• Option 3: Napoleon established his own imperial rule, not a return to the old monarchy, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Napoleon did sign peace treaties at different times (e.g., the Treaty of Amiens), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. He believed in some Enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.