Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power began with a 1799 coup d'état that overthrew which government?
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Correct answer: The French Directory
Napoleon capitalized on the unpopularity of the Directory. With the help of the military, he seized power and established the Consulate, initially naming himself First Consul.
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