WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the system of laws called that Napoleon instituted to help rebuild France?
A
Napoleonic Rules
B
Napoleon’s Natural Rights
C
Napoleonic Code
D
Checks and Balances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He tried to restore stability by centralizing the government and introducing reforms in education, banking, encouraging arts and sciences. Napoleonic code (21st March 1804) Napoleon instituted the Napoleonic Code, also known as the French Civil Code.

Detailed explanation-2: -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 was generated to simplify all the laws and systematized into a single document. This Code was spread to the regions under French control.

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 several lasting reforms. He centralized the administration of the départements and created a higher education system, a tax collection system, a central bank, codes of law, and road and sewer systems.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Civil Code of 1804 usually known as the Napoleonic Code did away with all privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property. This Code was exported to the regions under French control.

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