WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Civil Code of 1804, also known as the Napoleonic Code, established:
A
Equality before the law
B
Secured the right to property
C
Did away with all the privileges based on birth
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Napoleonic Code Napoleon destroyed democracy in France, but he incorporated revolutionary principle by introducing the Civil Code of 1804, which came to be known as the Napoleonic code.

Detailed explanation-4: -Originally established in 1799 by Napoleon Bonaparte as a successor to the King’s Council and a judicial body mandated to adjudicate claims against the State and assist in the drafting of important laws. The French civil code established under Napoleon I in 1804. It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists.

Detailed explanation-5: -Enacted on March 21, 1804, the resulting Civil Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. The Civil Code (renamed the Code Napoleon in 1807) addressed mainly matters relating to property and families.

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