Directory (1795-1799)

It was the most moderate phase where the conservative bourgeoisie was benefited.It is also called the Bourgeois Republica
He had 3 problems to face:

• The Jacobins who desired the establishment of national sovereignty
• The monarchist who favored a monarchy
• War with European powers

The Directory had to ask the army for help and a General becomes famous for his victories against European powers: Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon takes power through a coup (putsch) (November 9, 1799). Three consuls took power, and Napoleon was the main consul