WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following policies did Napoleon I of France and Peter the Great of Russia both use?
A
Emancipation of the Jews
B
Promoting individuals, based on talent
C
Reforming social practice at court
D
Coming to an agreement with the papacy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of his most significant accomplishments was the Napoleonic Code, which streamlined the French legal system and continues to form the foundation of French civil law to this day. In 1802, a constitutional amendment made Napoleon first consul for life.

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: -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-4: -Specifically, he was able to bring order back in the areas of the economy, society, law, and religion. In terms of economic order, Napoleon was successful in slowing inflation, which is the increase in the price of goods and when it takes more money to purchase a product than it did before.

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