What problems did the third republic face and how close did it come to being overthrown The Third republic was destined to difficulties from it's very conception, any new system of government born out of the collapse of another; especially coupled with France's extra problems at this time meant the new ministers had some very major issues to resolve on top of simply trying to find their feet as the new republic came into being. …showed first 75 words of 1700 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1700 total…reneg on the revolution and it's values and although Boulanger could have, it was only after this that he realised his potential. The fact is he reached such popular levels without any intentions of overthrowing the republicans so can't really be considered the French. The scandals did show there were problems but the French grew to accept these as suspected politicians were often re-elected, the French accepted it as part and parcel of their government