Question

1. "Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field he had
incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and
efficient.” Analyse the statement with arguments.
Ans _________

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Answer 1

Answer:

"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field, he had incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient.”

Answer 2

The five social and administrative reforms introduced

by Napoleon in the regions under his control were :

a. He gave away with all privileges based on birth,

established equality before the law.

b. He abolished the feudal system and freed peasants

from serfdom and manorial dues.

c. Equild restrictions were removed in the towns.

d. He introduced uniform and standardised weights

and measures.

e. He also introduced a common national currency

that would facilitate the movement and exchange

of goods and capital from one region to another.