Question

which of these is true of napoleon?a he took advantage of the political chaos following the french revolution to come to power.b his alliance with england enabled him to assemble the largest army and navy in europe.c he successfully invaded russia and added it to his empire.d he was one of the leaders of the french revolution.

Explanation:

• Option A: After the French Revolution, France was in political chaos. Napoleon took advantage of this situation. For example, he came to power through the Coup of 18 Brumaire.
• Option B: Napoleon was at war with England for a long - time. They were not allies. England was a major opponent of Napoleon's expansion.
• Option C: Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 was a disaster. His army suffered heavy losses due to the Russian winter, scorched - earth tactics, etc., and he did not add Russia to his empire.
• Option D: The French Revolution started in 1789. Napoleon's rise to prominence came after the initial phase of the French Revolution. He was not one of the leaders of the French Revolution itself.

Answer:

A. He took advantage of the political chaos following the French Revolution to come to power.