WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under the Napoleonic system, peasants in territories conquered by French armies were generally given
A
control over the appointment of village priests.
B
the right to vote for representatives to serve in newly created parliaments.
C
freedom from manorial or feudal obligations.
D
sets of laws designed specifically to fit local conditions.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For peasants, Napoleon made sure that they could keep their land by eradicating Feudalism. He restored the Catholic Church to its former importance through the Concordat, and the peasants no longer had to pay tithes. For the Nobles, Napoleon offered ‘king-like’ stability.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the Dutch Republic, in Switzerland, in Italy and Germany, Napoleon simplified administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -monarchy was carried out in France during Napoleons time. Was this answer helpful?

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