Question

What does it mean to say that Napoleon held a plebiscite?
a. That he was very self-righteous
b. That he named himself the emperor
c. That he was embraced by all classes
d. That he held power over the voting body

Answer 1

Answer: b. That he named himself the emperor

Plebiscite means a direct vote by citizens over an important concern. Napoleon held a plebiscite for his attempt to be voted as a people’s Emperor.

He won and during his crowning, he said he won as a result of his own achievements and not by the power of God.