In 1799, Napoleon overthrew the Directory and had himself named First Consul. Which statement explains how he was able to do that?

His promise to sign peace treaties with all of France’s enemies appealed to a war-weary public.
His alliance with Great Britain gave him power among the traditional sectors of French society.
His victories on the battlefield made him appealing to people looking for a strong leader to head the country.
His promise to do away with all taxes made him popular with the poor and destitute in France.

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His victories on the battlefield made him appealing to people looking for a strong leader to head the country.

The other answers are all incorrect.
Napoleon continued to pursue wars throughout his time leading France.
Great Britain remained an adversary and nemesis to Napoleon and France -- the British navy in particular gave him problems. 
As to taxes, Napoleon reformed the tax system but still brought in plenty of tax revenue.

His victorie made him appealing to others by seeming to be a leader to a country. He was popular with the lower classed individuals because he promised to do away with taxes.

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