USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was one of Napoleon’s MOST important achievements?
A
Creating a uniform code of law
B
defeating the Russian Empire
C
ending of capital punishment
D
establishing freedom of speech
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Undoubtedly, Napoleon’s greatest achievement was the spreading of French Revolutionary ideas across Europe and ultimately the world, which would lead to the revolutions of 1830, 1848, and other efforts by the masses to achieve true libertie, egalite, et fraternitie.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Napoleonic Code made the authority of men over their families stronger, deprived women of any individual rights, and reduced the rights of illegitimate children. All male citizens were also granted equal rights under the law and the right to religious dissent, but colonial slavery was reintroduced.

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: -Napoleon instituted reforms in post-revolutionary France, starting with a complete overhaul of military training. He also centralized the government, reorganized the banking and educational systems, supported the arts, and improved relations between France and the pope.

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