Fouché was involved in the overthrow of which French government body?
National Assembly
Legislative Assembly
Directory
Consulate
Answer
The Directory was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte in a coup d'état on 9 November 1799. Fouché, the Minister of Police, played a key role in the coup by providing Bonaparte with information about the Directory's plans and by persuading other ministers to support the coup.
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