Question

which of the following describes a difference between france just after the french revolution and after napoleons rise to power?
a. just after the revolution, france was divided into three estates. after napoleon rose to power, he abolished all estates.
b. just after the revolution, france had a representative form of government. after napoleon rose to power, he became emperor.
c. just after the revolution, france had a capitalist economy. after napoleon rose to power, he reinstituted the feudal system.
d. just after the revolution, france practiced religious tolerance. after napoleon rose to power, he required that all french people become catholics.

Explanation:

The French Revolution led to the establishment of a more representative form of government. However, when Napoleon rose to power, he crowned himself emperor, centralizing power. Option A is incorrect as the three - estate system was abolished during the Revolution. Option C is wrong because Napoleon did not reinstitute the feudal system; he maintained many revolutionary economic changes. Option D is incorrect as Napoleon did not require all French people to become Catholics but made peace with the Catholic Church.

Answer:

B. Just after the Revolution, France had a representative form of government. After Napoleon rose to power, he became emperor.