WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Napoleonic Code was exported to which of the following regions?
A
England
B
Spain
C
Regions under French control
D
Poland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution: The Civil Code of 1804 is usually known as the Napoleonic Code. This Civil code was exported to the regions under French control in the Dutch Republic, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. It led to the introduction of many reforms which were already introduced in France and other parts of Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -This Code was exported to the regions under French control. 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: -In territories under French control such as Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Dutch Republic, peasants were freed from manorial dues, peasants were freed from serfdom, feudal system was abolished, administrative divisions were simplified.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -It was adopted in many countries occupied by the French during the Napoleonic Wars and thus formed the basis of the law systems of Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal (and their former colonies), and Poland (1808–1946).

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