Question

HOW dld the local people In the areas conquered by the Napoleon react to French rule ? Explain.

Answer 1

(a) Peasants, artisans, workers and businessmen enjoyed this newly found freedom.
(b) Uniform laws and standard system of weight and measures and a common currency would be more helpful in trade.
(c) Increase in taxes, censorship and forced conscription in French armies were seen as outweighing the advantage of administrative changes whichNapoleon brought.