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1* Assess the reasons for Robespierre’s rise to power. [30]
2* Assess the reasons for the success of the coup of Brumaire in 1799. [30]
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Y243/01 The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–
1815
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INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
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• This document has 4 pages.
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• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation, making reference to other interpretations
you have studied. [20]
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