Question

Mention any three laws enforced by Napoleon to modernise France.

Answer 1

Napoleon staged a coup in the year 1799 and laid the foundation of a totalitarian state with later declaring himself to be the emperor of France in the year 1804. He took the following steps to modernize France:-
1. He codified the French law popularly known as Napoleonic code which laid the administrative foundation of France.
2.He sought to modernize the army and prepared it conquer neigbouring European countries. He established control over the European continent through a series of military victories.
3. He introduced laws for the protection of private property and uniform system of weights and measures.

Answer 2

Answer:

Napoleon introduced several changes to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him.

★ he formulated the civil code of 1804, also known as Napoleonic code.

★ it did away with privileges based on birth.

★ this law established equality before law, and also secured the right to property.

★ Napoleon shortened administrative divisions, and freed peasants from manorial dues and serfdom.

★ Transport and Communications were improved too.