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

Louis made Napoleon king.
Louis made Napoleon king.

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 reflects how the political landscape in France changed after the execution of Louis XVI, leading to opportunities for individuals like Napoleon to gain power.