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The following are the achievements of the Napoleon Bonaparte in France: ... Napoleon conquered much of Europe through his skills of military leadership. 2. He transformed military formation and training and launched the Napoleonic Code; that abolished the privileges based on birth and established equality before the law.
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF NAPOLEON IN THE HISTORY OF FRANCE
Before Napoleon came to power in 1799, France was in political, social and economic crisis. What was achieved in the course of the French revolution disappeared during the reign of terror and during the directory government. There was unemployment, inflation, Financial and religious crisis, power struggle and chaos.
Explanation: The Concordat of 1801
This was an agreement that Napoleon signed with the Pope in 1801. Napoleon reconciled the church and the state as he remarked “A state without religion is like a vessel without acampass”This agreement was important because:
a) It made the Catholic to be the state religion.
b) Agreement guaranteed the freedom of worship.
c) According to the agreement, the clergy became the civil servants who were paid and appointed by the government.
2. Ownership of land and property:
Free ownership of land and other property was enjoyed by the Frenchmen during the reign of Napoleon. The clergy and the nobles started claiming for their land that was taken in the course of the French revolution. Napoleon solved the problem and made the4 peasants to retain the land and other property that they had acquired during the course of the French revolution.
3. Re organizing Administration:
Napoleon re organized the Administration structure of France. this ended the administrative problems such as corruption, embezzlement and inefficiency. He centralized administration and created Departments headed by prefects and communes governed by Mayors. All these officers were appointed by him and therefore, loyal and answerable to him. Local councils continued to be elected by the people and their role was to advise the prefects and sub prefects.
4. Reforms in Education:
Before Napoleon, France had poor Education system of very low standard. But Napoleon laid foundation for modern French Education. He set up secondary schools; semi military schools called Lycees run by government In the Lycees, military Science, Political Science and maths were emphasized to improve on the performance of the army.
5. Commerce and Industry.
Napoleon transformed and improved on the industrial and commercial sectors of France. Before Napoleon came to power, these two sectors were referred to as “The laughing Stock of Europe “.
6. Agricultural Development:
Napoleon’s regime greatly improved on Agricultural sector in France. He restored peace and stability which created good conducive atmosphere for agriculture. Government expenditure on Agriculture was increased to boost production.
7. Financial Reforms:
Napoleon’s reforms improved on financial situation in France. Before Napoleon came to power, France experienced financial crisis and chronic inflation which was worse during the directory government. However, Napoleon stabilized the currency on gold standard system. He established the Bank of France in 1800 with task of giving loans and regulating the circulation of money in the economy. Tax collectors were to deposit tax proceeds to avoid corruption. Defeated and conquered states were made to pay indemnity to support the French economy.
8. Tax Reforms:
Taxation that had been referred to as the cancer of the ancient regime was reformed and made fair. People were fairly assessed according to their ability and there was no tax exemption for the noble and the clergy. In 1803, Napoleon enacted the tariff law to limit export in order to safeguard the French infant industries from competition with British goods. He reduced the burden of taxation of the French men by over taxing the conquered states such as Italian states; German, Belgium etc.Corruption and embezzlement of tax proceeds (revenues) were heavily punished.
9. The Code Napoleon:
The most memorable achievement of Napoleon was making of legal laws popularly known as “The Code Napoleon.” Before Napoleon came to power, France had no clear laws governing the French society. Napoleon realized anode for a unified legal system. He appointed committee of lawyers who came out with clear and simplified laws such as
a) The criminal code.
b) The civil code.
c) The commercial code.
d) The military code.
e) The penal code.
10. Modernizing the Army:
Napoleon scored highest in the military sector. He modernized and perfected the French army and France had the best infantry in the whole world. The army was used to maintain law and order and deal with political opponents.
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