WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Napoleon made which of the following reforms in France after he became Emperor?
A
Napoleonic Code
B
new tax collection method
C
set up public schools
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Napoleon Bonaparte was the commander of the French army during the reign of King Louis XVI . Napoleon instituted various reforms, such as higher education, a tax code, road and sewer systems, and established the Banque de France, the first central bank in French history.

Detailed explanation-2: -As First Consul, Napoleon instituted a number of lasting reforms: centralised administration of government, a higher education system, a central bank, law codes and a road and sewer system, many of which are still in place today.

Detailed explanation-3: -In that time, Napoleon reformed the French educational system, developed a civil code (the Napoleonic Code), and negotiated the Concordat of 1801. He also initiated the Napoleonic Wars (c. 1801–15), a series of wars that carried over into his reign as emperor of France (1804–14/15).

Detailed explanation-4: -1) Napoleon did away with all privileges based on birth and established equality before law. 2) He secured the right to property. 3) He simplified administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues. 4) In the towns guild restrictions were removed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution: Napoleon introduced the Civil Code of 1804, also known as the Napoleonic Code. This Code removed all privileges based on birth. The Right to Property was secured and the Feudal system was finally abolished and simplified administrative divisions were introduced in its place.

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