Question

napoleon bonapartes rise to power came as
a an opponent of the revolution.
b husband of marie antoinette.
c after executing louis xvi.
d a french military hero.

Explanation:

• Option A: Napoleon was not an opponent of the French Revolution. He actually benefited from the opportunities created by the Revolution, such as career advancement in the military.
• Option B: Marie Antoinette was the wife of Louis XVI. Napoleon was not related to her in this way.
• Option C: Louis XVI was executed in 1793. Napoleon’s rise to significant power came later. He staged the Coup of 18 Brumaire in 1799 which led to his becoming First Consul.
• Option D: Napoleon became a French military hero through his military victories. For example, his early military successes like the Siege of Toulon (1793) and his Italian campaigns (1796 - 1797) enhanced his reputation and paved the way for his rise to power.

Answer:

D. a French military hero.