Question

sequencing napoleons rise to power
use what you have learned to put the following events in the order in which they occurred
the directory seized
power
the reign of terror
happened
napoleon led a coup
détat.
napoleon became first
consul
the french revolution
began.

Explanation:

To determine the order, we recall the timeline of the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise:

1. The French Revolution began in 1789.
2. The Reign of Terror (1793 - 1794) occurred during the revolution.
3. The Directory seized power after the Reign of Terror (1795).
4. Napoleon led a coup d'état in 1799 against the Directory.
5. After the coup, Napoleon became First Consul.

Answer:

1. The French Revolution began.
2. The Reign of Terror happened.
3. The Directory seized power.
4. Napoleon led a coup d'état.
5. Napoleon became First Consul.