USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following illustrate Napoleon’s role as preserver?
A
Establishing the consulate
B
peace with the Catholic Church
C
Creating the Civil Code
D
Defeating the Austrian, Prussian, and Russian armies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Napoleonic Code is also called the “French Civil Code of 1804” defined the concept of equality before the law and also secured the right to property. This code abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues as well as improvement in the Transport and communication systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon’s codes (1804) were a set of civil codes that had to be practised by French society. The aim of the code was to reform the French society, in areas such as family, property, civil procedure etc. They were the following: Established equality before the law.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Napoleonic code abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues. Napoleon simplified administrative divisions. The Code established the supremacy of the husband over his wife and children.

Detailed explanation-4: –Equality before the law was established.-Right to property was given.-The feudal system was abolished.-Abolished all privileges based on birth.

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