How was Napoleon III able to maintain public support despite his authoritarian regime?

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The Answer is Answer would ideally include the following. Although he ruthlessly repressed any opposition, Napoleon III also promoted a strong economy and created public works programs and jobs. He played upon French nationalism by linking his own reign with that of his uncle, a time when France had been the most powerful country in Europe. He and his wife carefully cultivated an imperial style at court, which especially appealed to peasants, who were far more conservative than urban radicals, and through his international policies he sought to increase French power and acquire glory abroad. Napoleon III hoped that all Frenchmen would take pride in France's achievements and respect him as the man who had restored the country to greatness.

How Was Napoleon III Able to Maintain Public Support Despite