The evidence against the two italian men was flimsy and did not warrant electrocution, especially when one of the committee member was the president of Havard university. the broadside argued that the two were just victims of historical prejudice against immigrants. the execution of the two Italian men was met with widespread condemnation in Europe.
The coup that took place in 1799 was planned by Napoleon Bonaparte in collusion with Abbe Sieyes and Talleyrand. The intent was to overthow the Directory and bring a Consulate to power, consisting of Bonaparte, Sieyes, and a 3rd member, Roger-Duclos. Shortly thereafter a constitution was adopted which gave the First Consul the overarching power -- and that was Napoleon's position. Thus the French Revolution came to an end and Napoleon came into power.
