Which statement best summarizes how Napoleon’s rise related to the death of Louis XVI?(1 point)

Responses

Louis made Napoleon king.
Louis made Napoleon king.

Napoleon became king after killing Louis.
Napoleon became king after killing Louis.

The death of Louis created a power vacuum that could only be filled by powerful individuals.
The death of Louis created a power vacuum that could only be filled by powerful individuals.

The people asked for a vote in the new constitution and voted for Napoleon to be king and for Louis’ execution.
The people asked for a vote in the new constitution and voted for Napoleon to be king and for Louis’ execution.

1 answer

The statement that best summarizes how Napoleon’s rise related to the death of Louis XVI is:

The death of Louis created a power vacuum that could only be filled by powerful individuals.

This accurately reflects the context of the political instability that followed Louis XVI's execution, which allowed for Napoleon's ascent to power.